demographic - Master This Word
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demographic Word Meanings
- relating to the study of populations
- characteristics of a population or group
- data regarding age, race, gender of a population
demographic Example Sentences
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demographic Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/ˌdɛm.əˈɡræf.ɪk/
US
/ˌdɛm.əˈɡræf.ɪk/
demographic Word Etymology
demographic = demo- (people) + graphic (writing) | Greek → Latin → English; Imagine a vibrant classroom filled with diverse faces, each representing a different demographic. This could help you remember the word's connection to studying populations.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
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Demographic is a word you’ll see in sociology, marketing, and policy discussions. It describes data about a population or group, including characteristics such as age, gender, ethnicity, income, and education. As an adjective, you might talk about demographic trends or demographic data; as a noun, you can refer to the demographics of a city or the demographic segment a campaign targets. The core idea is population‑level attributes and the data about them, not individual people. Learners often confuse it with democratic (relating to democracy) or assume it means demography in every case. Remember that demographics is normally plural when talking about data.
Usage Reminders
- Use with nouns like data, trends, or groups
- Treat as both adjective and noun: demographic trends, the demographics of a city
- Prefer plural 'demographics' in data contexts
- Don't confuse with democratic
- Keep focus on population-level attributes, not individuals
Common Misconceptions
- Demographic = democratic (political meaning)
- Demographic = demography (the field) in all uses
- Only about age
- Represents individuals rather than groups
- Demographics and demographics data are the same thing
Thinking Differences
Think of demographic as population level attributes, not political systems; learners often mix it with democrats or with 'demography' the science, so practice distinguishing data about groups from the concept of democracy.
Learning Tips
- Create a mental map linking demographic to population groups
- Use it with data and trends, not with individuals
- Practice plural form 'demographics' for data reports
- Distinguish from democratic and demography
- Remember common collocations like demographic data, demographic trends
- Read real-world reports to see how professionals frame demographic info
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What is the meaning of the word 'demographic'?
A.Related to grammar
B.Pertaining to geography
C.Relating to human populations
D.Associated with mathematics
Step 2: Usage
In which sentence is the word 'demographic' used correctly?
A.The demographic hill was difficult to climb.
B.His demographic music taste included rock and jazz.
C.She studied demographic equations in school.
D.The demographic of the town was diverse.
Step 3: Similar Words
Which word is the closest synonym of 'demographic'?
A.Eclectic
B.Geologic
C.Population
D.Arithmetic
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is the opposite meaning of 'demographic'?
A.Individualistic
B.Anonymous
C.Homogeneous
D.Nondescript
Step 5: Mastery
How is the word 'demographic' relevant in marketing strategies?
A.By promoting universal products
B.By focusing on geographical locations
C.By targeting specific age groups
D.By ignoring consumer preferences
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