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Demography

Description:

Demography is the scientific study of human population and its characteristics, including size, distribution, migration, and vital statistics such as birth, death, and marriage rates.

Sense 1 (Noun):

Definition: The statistical study of populations, especially with reference to size and density, distribution, and vital statistics, such as age, gender, and ethnicity.

Example sentence:

The demography of the urban area was analyzed to understand the shifts in population growth and its impact on city planning.

Sense 2 (Noun):

Definition: The composition of a particular human population, including age, gender, education, income, and occupation.

Example sentence:

The demography of the town showed an increasing number of young professionals moving in, leading to the development of more modern infrastructure.

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