demographically
|de-mo-graph-ic-ally|
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/ˌdɛməˈɡræfɪkli/
(demographic)
population structure
Etymology
Etymology Information
'demographic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'dēmos,' where 'dēmos' meant 'people' and 'graphia' meant 'writing or description.'
Historical Evolution
'demographic' changed from the Greek word 'dēmos' and 'graphia' and eventually became the modern English word 'demographic.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'description of people,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to the structure of populations.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that relates to the structure of populations.
The city is changing demographically with more young families moving in.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45