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victimology

[ vik-tuh-mol-uh-jee ]

noun

  1. the study of crime victim and the psychological effects of being a victim.

victimology

/ ˌvɪktɪˈmɒlədʒɪ /

noun

  1. the study of the psychological effects experienced by the victims of crime
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Derived Forms

  • ˌvictiˈmologist, noun
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Other Words From

  • victim·olo·gist noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of victimology1

First recorded in 1955–60; from French victimologie; victim ( def ), -o-, -logy
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Example Sentences

He went on to say that “some of the victimology and all of this other stuff is trumped up.”

But in a way, this white victimology is a sign of racial progress.

Malkinization: the practice of substituting squabbling for policy and victimology for self-respect.

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