Word
demography
Phoneticsde·mog·ra·phy, stress on the second syllable
US/dɪˈmɑɡɹəfi/
UK/dɛmˈɒɡɹəfi/
Definition
n. the study of how people are distributed across a country or the world. It looks at things like how many people live in a place, their ages, and how they move around.
n. the statistical study of human populations, especially with respect to size, density, and distribution of the inhabitants. Often involves the analysis of age, gender, and migration patterns.
Examples
“The country's demography is changing rapidly.”
“Economists are closely watching the local demography to predict future housing demand.”
“Urban planners must account for shifting demography to ensure that public services like schools and hospitals remain accessible to all residents.”
Examples
simple
“The country's demography is changing rapidly.”
contextual
“Economists are closely watching the local demography to predict future housing demand.”
complex
“Urban planners must account for shifting demography to ensure that public services like schools and hospitals remain accessible to all residents.”
Real-World Examples
“From the 1960s through the 1980s, the "Doomsday" equation was regularly cited—usually at face value—in textbooks on genetics, ecology and demography.” “These are best known in Ireland where 99 members of the public are randomly chosen to represent the country’s demography.” Etymology
From demo- (“people”) + -graphy (“written representation of”) (From Ancient Greek δῆμος (dêmos, “people”) and Ancient Greek -γραφία (-graphía), from γραφή (graphḗ, “writing, drawing, description”)).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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