demography

Signification

1. The study of the characteristics of human populations, especially with regards to their makeup and fluctuations and the social causes behind these.
2. The study of the structure and population dynamics of other lifeforms, such as mammals, insects, plants, etc.
3. The particular demographic makeup of a population.

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/dɪˈmɒɡɹəfi/

Étymologie

From demo- (“people”) + -graphy (“written representation of”).

Phrases

In the succeeding years , its demography has substantially changed .

Au cours des années suivantes, sa démographie a considérablement changé.