demographic-improving
|de-mo-graph-ic-im-prov-ing|
/ˌdɛməˈɡræfɪk ɪmˈpruːvɪŋ/
Enhancing population characteristics
Etymology
The term 'demographic-improving' combines 'demographic,' from the Greek 'dēmos' meaning 'people' and 'graphia' meaning 'writing,' with 'improving,' from the Latin 'improbare,' meaning 'to make better.'
'Demographic' evolved from the Greek 'dēmos' and 'graphia' to the modern English term, while 'improving' transformed from the Latin 'improbare' to the modern English 'improve.'
Initially, 'demographic' referred to the study of populations, while 'improving' meant making better. Together, they now refer to enhancing population characteristics.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to actions or policies that enhance the characteristics or statistics of a population.
The new policy is demographic-improving, aiming to increase the birth rate.
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Last updated: 2025/05/04 19:43