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אוכלוסין — meaning in English: Population
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population
צבעי
tsaba'i
ולעתים
ul'itim
אוכלוסין
ukhlusin
לנשים
la'nashim
ועדה
va'ada
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formal
common
Usage
Native speakers often use the word אוכלוסין (ukhlusin) in discussions about demographics, such as when analyzing census data or discussing urban planning. It's common in academic settings, government reports, or during public debates on population-related issues like immigration or resource allocation.
Synonyms & nuances
A close synonym is 'אוכלוסייה' (ukhlusyah), which also means 'population' but is often used in a more descriptive or demographic sense. While אוכלוסין (ukhlusin) relates more to the statistical aspect of population, אוכלוסייה might be used when discussing the characteristics or cultural aspects of a community.
Culture
The word אוכלוסין (ukhlusin) stems from the root אוכל (okhel), which means 'to eat' in Hebrew, highlighting the relationship between population growth and resource consumption. Interestingly, in Israel, discussions about אוכלוסין often reflect broader societal issues, such as the balance between different cultural groups and the impact of various policies on population changes.
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