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pop·u·la·tion shift

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  1. population shiftnoun

    a change in the relative numbers of the different groups of individuals making up a population

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  1. population shift

    Population shift refers to a change or movement in the distribution or composition of people in a particular region, country, or area. This can be due to several factors such as economic opportunities, environmental conditions, conflicts, political changes, social factors, or changes in the birth and death rates. This shift can occur over time or due to a particular event, and can be temporary or permanent in nature. It can also refer to the change in demographics such as age, gender, or ethnicity within a population.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of population shift in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of population shift in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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