Criminalistician

/ˌkrɪmənəlɪˈstɪʃən/ noun

Definition

A specialist or expert in criminalists, forensic investigation, or the scientific analysis of crime.

Etymology

From criminalist + -ician (suffix for 'specialist,' as in musician or magician). A more formal, elaborate term created to emphasize expertise and professional standing.

Kelly Says

This is a wonderfully baroque word that sounds more impressive than 'criminalist'—it's the kind of term academics use when they want to emphasize rigorous training and expertise.

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