demography
What is another word for demography? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — The study of human populations, especially their make-up, how they change and the social causes behind those changes.
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How to use demography
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
historical demography
the demography of a region
changing demography
a professor of demography
It is a fairly formal, academic word.
Etymology
The word is built from demo-, meaning people, and -graphy, meaning written representation. Both parts come from Ancient Greek, from dêmos, people, and graphḗ, writing or description.
Full origin of demography →Frequently asked questions
What does demography mean?
Demography is the study of human populations, including their make-up and how they change over time.
What is the difference between demography and demographics?
Demography is the field of study, while demographics usually means the statistical data about a particular population.
Can demography apply to animals and plants?
Yes. The word is also used for how populations of animals and plants are structured and change.
