demográfico

demographic

adjective deh-moh-GRAH-fee-koh Rare

Usage Note

Demográfico describes anything relating to the study or structure of human populations. It commonly appears in fixed phrases such as crecimiento demográfico ('population growth') and transición demográfica ('demographic transition'). The feminine form is demográfica.

Examples

"El cambio demográfico afecta la economía."

Natural Translation

The demographic change affects the economy.

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