Bevölkerungsgruppe

population group

noun be-FOELK-er-ungs-groo-pe Rare

Also means

demographic group

Usage Note

Bevölkerungsgruppe is used in sociological and political contexts to refer to a distinct segment of the population defined by age, ethnicity, religion, or income. It is a neutral descriptive term, not inherently evaluative.

Examples

"Ältere Menschen sind eine wichtige Bevölkerungsgruppe in Deutschland."

Natural Translation

Elderly people are an important population group in Germany.

Literal Translation

Older people are an important population-group in Germany.

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