noun

demographer

dih-MOG-ruh-fuh

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Demographer (noun) means a demographer is a person who studies demography. Example: “The demographer presented figures on the country's ageing population.”

noun

A demographer is a person who studies demography.

"The demographer presented figures on the country's ageing population."

"Demographers track how birth rates and migration change over time."

"The council hired a demographer to help forecast future housing needs."

How to use demographer

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA demographer is someone whose job is studying populations, such as how many people there are and how that changes.

When to use it

It is a fairly formal, academic word used mainly in research, policy and news contexts.

Memory tip

Keep the stress on the second syllable, dih-MOG-ruh-fuh, not on demo- at the start.

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Common pairings

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Demographer is formed from the combining form demo-, relating to population, joined with the ending -grapher, meaning someone who writes about or studies a subject.

Origin: English

Rhymes for demographer

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Frequently asked questions

What does a demographer do?

A demographer studies demography, which covers things like population size, birth rates and how populations change.

What is the difference between a demographer and demography?

Demography is the field of study itself, while a demographer is the person who works in that field.

How do you pronounce demographer?

It is said as dih-MOG-ruh-fuh, with the stress on the second syllable.

What is the meaning of demographer?

"demographer" (noun) means a demographer is a person who studies demography.