demographics

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Pronunciation

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  • (UK) IPA(key): /dɛməˈɡɹæfɪks/
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Noun

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demographics pl (plural only)

  1. The characteristics of human populations for purposes of social studies.
    • 2020 June 3, Sam Mullins discusses with Stefanie Foster, “LTM: a new chapter begins at 40”, in Rail, page 53:
      Every museum has to wrestle with the differing interests and needs of the varied demographics of its visitors - and none more so than the LTM [London Transport Museum], with its mix of tourists (both domestic and foreign) seeking an 'experience', transport enthusiasts indulging their passion, and families looking for education and entertainment for their children.

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