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Demographic

adjective / dem-uh-GRAF-ik / Easy
Meaning

Relating to the statistical characteristics of a population, including its size, growth rate, density, distribution, age structure, and fertility patterns

Origin / Etymology

Greek demos (people) + graphein (to write)

Synonyms
Population-related Statistical
Antonyms
Individual Anecdotal
Example Sentence
"The demographic divergence between northern and southern states has widened, with Bihar TFR at 2.98 while Kerala has achieved below-replacement fertility at 1.8."
🎯 UPSC Usage

Use in GS-1 answers on population and associated issues, and GS-2 answers on delimitation, federalism, and representation. Essential vocabulary for the north-south divide debate.

Relevant Subjects
Polity
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