demographic shift
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
A significant change in the makeup of a population, such as its age, income, or ethnicity.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The town's schools struggled to adapt to a rapid _____ over the past decade."
Answer: demographic shift
In your own words, what does "demographic shift" mean?
A significant change in the makeup of a population, such as its age, income, or ethnicity.
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