demographer

/di:'mɔgrəfə/

Thân thiện

A demographer analyzes population data on a large computer screen.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A scientist who studies human populations: A demographer is a social scientist who specializes in demography, the statistical study of human populations. Their work involves analyzing data on population size, structure, distribution, and dynamics (such as births, deaths, and migration) to understand trends and patterns.

Usage

• A demographer typically works with census data, surveys, and vital statistics to produce reports and forecasts.
• The term is used to describe a professional researcher or academic in the field of population studies.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "Political demographer": A demographer who specializes in analyzing population data as it relates to electoral districts, voting patterns, and political representation.
  • The political demographer advised on the redistricting plan based on population shifts.

Variants and Related Words

• Demography (n): The scientific study of human populations.
  • She has a degree in demography.
• Demographic (adj): Relating to the structure of populations.
  • They studied the demographic changes in the city.
• Demographic (n): A particular sector of a population, often defined by age, income, etc.
  • The advertisement targets a young demographic.

Synonyms

• Population scientist: A scientist who studies populations.
• Statistician (in a specific context): A specialist in the collection and analysis of numerical data, which can include population data.

Related Phrases

• "According to demographers...": A common phrase used to introduce findings or projections from population experts.
  • According to demographers, the global population will peak around 2080.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a scientist who studies the growth and density of populations and their vital statistics

Từ đồng nghĩa

• demographist
• population scientist