noun
- a person who studies the punishment of criminals and the management of prisons
Usage: academic; criminology
Examples
- The penologist recommended reforms to reduce prison overcrowding.
- She became a penologist after studying criminal justice in college.
- The penologist’s research focused on rehabilitation programs.
- Leading penologists gathered at the conference to discuss prison reform.
- The penologist testified before Congress about sentencing guidelines.
- His work as a penologist influenced modern correctional practices.