noun
- plural of criminologist; scientists or researchers who study crime, criminal behavior, and the criminal justice system
Usage: countable noun; always plural form
Examples
- Criminologists have found that poverty and lack of education are linked to higher crime rates.
- The team of criminologists analyzed the data from hundreds of criminal cases.
- Many criminologists work for law enforcement agencies to help solve crimes.
- Criminologists use statistical methods to understand patterns in criminal behavior.
- Several criminologists testified before Congress about the effectiveness of new crime prevention programs.
- Modern criminologists often collaborate with psychologists and sociologists in their research.