penologist

🇺🇸 /piːˈnɑːlədʒɪst/ 🇬🇧 /piːˈnɒlədʒɪst/
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noun
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A person who studies prisons and how to punish criminals.

The renowned penologist spoke about new approaches to prison reform.

translation

n. A person who studies prisons and how to punish criminals.