IPA: /dɪˈmɒɡrəfi/
KK: /dɪˈmɒɡrəfi/
Definition: The study of human populations, including their size, growth, density, and distribution.
Example: Demography helps us understand how populations change over time.
IPA: /ˌdiːmənaɪˈzeɪʃən/
KK: /dɪˌmoʊnɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Definition: The process of removing a currency's status as legal money, making it no longer acceptable for transactions.
Example: The government's decision on demonetization caused a lot of confusion among the public.
IPA: /ˌdiːməˈnaɪtaɪz/
KK: /ˈdɛmənəˌtaɪz/
Definition: To take away the monetary value of something, such as a coin or currency, making it no longer usable as money.
Example: The government decided to demonetize the old currency notes to prevent counterfeiting.
IPA: /ˈdiːmənaɪz/
KK: /ˈdiməˌnaɪz/
Definition: To portray someone or something as evil or wicked, often unfairly or exaggeratedly.
Example: The media tends to demonise public figures during scandals.
KK: /ˌdimənəˈzeɪʃən/
Definition: The process of portraying someone or something as evil or threatening.
Example: The demonization of political opponents can lead to increased division in society.
Definition: To portray someone or something as evil or harmful, often unfairly or exaggeratedly.
Example: The media tends to demonize certain groups during times of conflict.
IPA: /ˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃən/
KK: /dɛmənˈstreɪʃən/
Definition: A public event where people gather to show their opinions or beliefs, often through a rally or march, or a way to explain or show how something works.
Example: The demonstration for climate change drew thousands of supporters from all over the city.
IPA: /dɪˈmɜːr/
KK: /dɪˈmɜr/
Definition: To express disagreement or to raise objections about something.
Example: She decided to demur when asked to take on the extra work.
Definition: A delay or an objection to something, often due to uncertainty or doubt about its acceptability.
Example: She raised a demur to the proposal, expressing her concerns about its feasibility.
IPA: /dɪˈmɜːrəl/
KK: /dɪˈmɜrəl/
Definition: The act of expressing disagreement or hesitation in a polite way.
Example: She raised a demurral to the proposed changes in the project.
IPA: //ˌdiːˈnæʃənəˌlaɪz//
KK: /dɛnəˈʃənəˌlaɪz/
Definition: To take away the national status or control from something, often transferring it from government ownership to private ownership.
Example: The government decided to denationalize the telecommunications industry to encourage competition.
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