criminalism

9.6

A situation in which many people take part in illegal acts

noun
/ˈkrɪmɪnəlɪzəm/

Specialized

: criminalidad

The documentary explores how systemic issues can perpetuate criminalism in certain populations.

Examples

Some believe that poverty and lack of education contribute to cycles of criminalism.
Sociologists have studied the roots of criminalism in urban communities for decades.
The rise of criminalism in urban areas is alarming.
Many factors contribute to criminalism in society.
The rise of criminalism in the region has led to increased crime rates.
He was deeply involved in criminalism, which ultimately resulted in his arrest.
Many movies portray the allure of criminalism and its consequences on society.

Synonyms

criminality

vscriminalism

24 5.6

The amount of crime or the number of people who break the law in an area

emphasizes a lasting personal condition rather than general involvement in illegal acts

criminalness

vscriminalism

Formal

9.1

Being involved in illegal acts

focuses on active engagement in illegal acts rather than a condition

feloniousness

vscriminalism

Specialized

9.9

The degree to which an act is serious and illegal

covers involvement in illegal activity more broadly not only serious offences

Antonyms

innocence

159 3.4

Not guilty of a crime

How Criminal

criminalism

Specialized

9.6

misconduct

Formal

131 4.6

lawfulness

Formal

1 4.7

Surface Forms

criminalism singular

criminalisms plural

Morphology

criminalism = criminal (transparent) = criminal + ism

The noun is formed by adding the productive suffix '-ism' to 'criminal', indicating a state, practice, or condition related to criminality.

Etymology

The word criminalism comes from criminal, which comes from crime meaning 'wrongdoing' or an 'accusation', and ends with -ism, an ending that shows a 'state' or 'practice', like in heroism. So criminalism means the 'state of being a criminal' or taking part in criminal behavior.