demographic

[ dem-uh-graf-ik, dee-muh- ]

/ ˌdɛm əˈgræf ɪk, ˌdi mə- /

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adjective Also dem·o·graph·i·cal.

of or relating to demography, the science of vital and social statistics.

noun

a single vital or social statistic of a human population, as the number of births or deaths.

a specific segment of a population having shared characteristics: The producers were looking for a show that would appeal to the 18-34 demographic.

Nearby words

demodex, demodex folliculorum, demodulate, demodulation, demogorgon, demographic, demographic timebomb, demographics, demography, demoiselle, demoiselle crane

Origin of demographic

First recorded in 1880–85; demo- + -graphic

Related forms

dem·o·graph·i·cal·ly, adverb

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Examples from the Web for demographic

Presuming his demographic is largely the same as what it was when he was at Fox, they are not wealthy people.
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Demographic changes are making that community less dogmatic, even through the Castro regime remains an oppressive dictatorship.
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This demographic reality means that whoever wins the suburban vote in 2016 and beyond will inherit the political future.
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And, actually, they cross every demographic line you can name.
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The question is, with regards to the demographic that he was courting, is he right?
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Whether we will or no, this demographic law of interdependence of nations can not be escaped.
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The "demographic" policy of the regime is the result of these premises.
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Indeed Gifford's study gives an amazing picture of the demographic dissolution of the Pomo in the mid-nineteenth century.
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Our sources of information cover only the period during which the demographic status of the natives was undergoing change.
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British Dictionary definitions for demographic

demographic

/ (ˌdɛməˈɡræfɪk, ˌdiːmə-) /

adjective

of or relating to demography

noun

a section of the population sharing common characteristics, such as age, sex, class, etc

Derived Forms

demographical, adjectivedemographically, adverb

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demographic

adjective Also dem·o·graph·i·cal.

noun

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demographic

adjective

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demographic

adj.