demography

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noun (1)

de·​mog·​ra·​phy di-ˈmä-grə-fē How to pronounce demography (audio)
sociology
: the statistical study of human populations especially with reference to size and density (see density sense 2c), distribution, and vital statistics
demographer
di-ˈmä-grə-fər How to pronounce demography (audio)
noun

demographer

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noun (2)

de·​mog·​ra·​pher də̇ˈmägrəfə(r) How to pronounce demographer (audio)
dēˈ-
plural -s
: one who specializes in demography

Examples of demography in a Sentence

Noun (1) the shifting demography of Europe
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The trouble is that real demography is not so simple. — David W. Lawson, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2025 But demography is certainly not destiny, because the state has been something of a white whale for Democrats. — Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 13 Mar. 2026 But the increasing mismatch between the nation’s demography and its leadership is clearly galling to many. — Samuel Moyn, Harpers Magazine, 21 Apr. 2026 Academic outcomes for rural students are significantly shaped by geography and demography. — Peter Greene, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for demography

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

demo- + -graphy

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1834, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of demography was in 1834

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“Demography.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/demography. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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demography

noun
de·​mog·​ra·​phy di-ˈmäg-rə-fē How to pronounce demography (audio)
: the statistical study of human populations
demographer
-fər How to pronounce demography (audio)
noun
demographic
ˌdē-mə-ˈgraf-ik, 
ˌdem-ə-
adjective

Medical Definition

demography

noun
de·​mog·​ra·​phy di-ˈmäg-rə-fē How to pronounce demography (audio)
plural demographies
: the statistical study of human populations especially with reference to size and density, distribution, and vital statistics
demographer
-fər How to pronounce demography (audio)
noun

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