Meaning & use

Demography

noun·Academic

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The statistical study of populations, especially their size, structure, and changes over time.

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The report analyzed the demography of the city's aging population.

Shifts in demography are reshaping voting patterns nationwide.

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From the Greek demos, "people," and graphia, "writing" or "description."

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