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(crim-i-nol-o-gy) 5 syllables

Definition

noun. the scientific study of crime and criminal behavior and criminal law systems.

Example Sentence

She loves her criminology class.

Synonyms

study of crime; criminal behavior; criminal law

Antonyms

study of animals

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