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penologist

 

[ pəˈnɒlədʒɪst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

criminal justice

A penologist is a specialist in the study of prisons, punishment, and rehabilitation of offenders. This field examines the efficacy of correctional systems and alternatives to incarceration.

Synonyms

correctional expert, criminologist, rehabilitation specialist

Examples of usage

  • The penologist presented findings on prison reform.
  • She is a leading penologist in understanding the impact of incarceration on society.
  • The penologist advocates for more humane treatment of inmates.

Translations

Translations of the word "penologist" in other languages:

🇵🇹 penologista

🇮🇳 कारावास विशेषज्ञ

🇩🇪 Strafvollzugsbeamter

🇮🇩 penolog

🇺🇦 пенолог

🇵🇱 penolog

🇯🇵 刑務所学者

🇫🇷 pénologue

🇪🇸 penólogo

🇹🇷 hapishane bilimci

🇰🇷 교도소 학자

🇸🇦 خبير في عقوبة السجن

🇨🇿 penolog

🇸🇰 penológ

🇨🇳 监狱学家

🇸🇮 penolog

🇮🇸 fangelsfræðingur

🇰🇿 түрмелік маман

🇬🇪 პენოლოგი

🇦🇿 penoloq

🇲🇽 penólogo

Word origin

The term 'penologist' derives from the word 'penology', which comes from the Latin 'poena', meaning 'punishment' or 'penalty'. The discipline of penology emerged in the 19th century alongside the development of modern correctional facilities. As the understanding of crime and punishment evolved, so did the focus on rehabilitation and societal reintegration of offenders. The role of the penologist became increasingly important with the rise of prisons as institutions, prompting scholars to explore effective punishment methods and the psychological implications of incarceration. Over time, penology branched into various subfields, including criminology and the sociology of punishment, highlighting the interconnected nature of these disciplines in understanding criminal justice.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,538, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.