demographic-reducing
|de-mo-graph-ic-re-duc-ing|
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/ˌdɛməˈɡræfɪk rɪˈdusɪŋ/
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/ˌdɛməˈɡræfɪk rɪˈdjuːsɪŋ/
decreasing population size
Etymology
'demographic-reducing' originates from the combination of 'demographic,' which comes from the Greek word 'dēmos' meaning 'people,' and 'reducing,' from the Latin 'reducere,' meaning 'to bring back or diminish.'
'Demographic' evolved from the Greek 'dēmos' and 'graphia,' while 'reducing' came from the Latin 'reducere,' eventually forming the modern English term 'demographic-reducing.'
Initially, 'demographic' referred to the study of populations, while 'reducing' meant to diminish. Together, they now refer to actions that decrease population size.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to actions or policies that lead to a decrease in the population size or density of a specific demographic group.
The new policy is demographic-reducing, aiming to lower the birth rate in urban areas.
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Last updated: 2025/05/11 20:45