demographic

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

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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.

Origin of demographic

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

Related formsdem·o·graph·i·cal·ly, adverb

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Examples from the Web for demographic

Contemporary Examples

Presuming his demographic is largely the same as what it was when he was at Fox, they are not wealthy people.
Glenn Beck Is Now Selling Hipster Clothes. Really.
Ana Marie Cox
December 20, 2014
Demographic changes are making that community less dogmatic, even through the Castro regime remains an oppressive dictatorship.
The Liberation of the Lame Duck: Obama Goes Full Bulworth
John Avlon
December 19, 2014
This demographic reality means that whoever wins the suburban vote in 2016 and beyond will inherit the political future.
The Progressives’ War on Suburbia
Joel Kotkin
November 16, 2014
And, actually, they cross every demographic line you can name.
Eben Alexander Has a GPS for Heaven
Patricia Pearson
October 8, 2014
The question is, with regards to the demographic that he was courting, is he right?
Racism or Exit Strategy for Atlanta Hawks Owner Bruce Levenson?
Robert Silverman
September 7, 2014

Historical Examples

This help was basic to the demographic portion of this study.
The Fair Play Settlers of the West Branch Valley, 1769-1784
George D. Wolf
The "demographic" policy of the regime is the result of these premises.
Readings on Fascism and National Socialism
Various
Whether we will or no, this demographic law of interdependence of nations can not be escaped.
Fundamental Peace Ideas including The Westphalian Peace Treaty (1648) and The League Of Nations (1919)
Arthur Mac Donald
The demographic portion of this study has added to the undermining of the frontier myth of the Scotch-Irish.
The Fair Play Settlers of the West Branch Valley, 1769-1784
George D. Wolf
What are the outstanding results of demographic segregation and social selection in the United States?
Introduction to the Science of Sociology
Robert E. Park

British Dictionary definitions for demographic

demographic

adjective

of or relating to demography

noun

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

Derived Formsdemographical, adjectivedemographically, adverb

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Word Origin and History for demographic

adj.

1891, from demography + -ic. As a noun, by 1998, short for demographic group or category. Related: Demographical; demographically.

demographic in Medicine

demographic

(dĕm′ə-grăf′ĭk, dē′mə-)

adj.

Of or relating to demography.

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Examples from the Web for demographic

Contemporary Examples

Presuming his demographic is largely the same as what it was when he was at Fox, they are not wealthy people.

Demographic changes are making that community less dogmatic, even through the Castro regime remains an oppressive dictatorship.

This demographic reality means that whoever wins the suburban vote in 2016 and beyond will inherit the political future.

And, actually, they cross every demographic line you can name.

The question is, with regards to the demographic that he was courting, is he right?

Historical Examples

This help was basic to the demographic portion of this study.

The "demographic" policy of the regime is the result of these premises.

Whether we will or no, this demographic law of interdependence of nations can not be escaped.

The demographic portion of this study has added to the undermining of the frontier myth of the Scotch-Irish.

What are the outstanding results of demographic segregation and social selection in the United States?

demographic

Word Origin and History for demographic

adj.

demographic

Origin of demographic