demographic
adjectiveBand 8formal
UKˌdeməˈɡræfɪk
USˌdɛməˈɡræfɪk
Relating to the structure of populations, such as age, income, or education.
The country faces major demographic change.
Advertisers target specific demographic groups.
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Demographic combines Greek roots meaning “people” and “write or describe,” describing population groups.
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demographic of the populationdemographics of the population
Use the plural noun for population statistics.
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- population-relatedstatistical
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