Meaning of the word criminological in English

What does criminological mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

criminological

US /ˌkrɪm.ə.nəˈlɑː.dʒɪ.kəl/
UK /ˌkrɪm.ɪ.nəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

Adjective

relating to the scientific study of crime and criminals:

Example:
They were accused of overlooking some of the recent advances in criminological theory.