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demographic timebomb

Meaning of "demographic timebomb" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF DEMOGRAPHIC TIMEBOMB

demographic timebomb


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DEMOGRAPHIC TIMEBOMB

noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Demographic timebomb is a noun.
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WHAT DOES DEMOGRAPHIC TIMEBOMB MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of demographic timebomb in the English dictionary

The definition of demographic timebomb in the dictionary is a predicted shortage of school-leavers and consequently of available workers, caused by an earlier drop in the birth rate, resulting in an older workforce.



WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DEMOGRAPHIC TIMEBOMB

democratize · democraty · Democritus · demoded · demodulate · demodulation · demodulator · Demogorgon · demographer · demographic · demographical · demographically · demographics · demographist · demography · demoiselle · demoiselle crane · demolish · demolisher · demolishment

WORDS THAT END LIKE DEMOGRAPHIC TIMEBOMB

A-bomb · atom bomb · atomic bomb · bath bomb · bomb · car bomb · cherry bomb · cluster bomb · dirty bomb · f-bomb · firebomb · hydrogen bomb · like a bomb · nuclear bomb · photobomb · pipe bomb · smart bomb · smoke bomb · the bomb · time bomb

Synonyms and antonyms of demographic timebomb in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «demographic timebomb» into 25 languages

TRANSLATOR

TRANSLATION OF DEMOGRAPHIC TIMEBOMB

Find out the translation of demographic timebomb to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of demographic timebomb from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «demographic timebomb» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

人口定时炸弹
1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

bomba de tiempo demográfica
570 millions of speakers
en

English

demographic timebomb
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

जनसांख्यिकीय timebomb
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

قنبلة موقوتة ديمغرافية
280 millions of speakers
ru

Translator English - Russian

демографическая бомба замедленного действия
278 millions of speakers
pt

Translator English - Portuguese

Timebomb demográfica
270 millions of speakers
bn

Translator English - Bengali

ডেমোগ্রাফিক টাইমবোম
260 millions of speakers
fr

Translator English - French

bombe à retardement démographique
220 millions of speakers
ms

Translator English - Malay

Timebomb demografik
190 millions of speakers
de

Translator English - German

demografische Zeitbombe
180 millions of speakers
ja

Translator English - Japanese

人口統計時限爆弾
130 millions of speakers
ko

Translator English - Korean

인구 통계 학적 timebomb
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Timebomb demografi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

timebomb nhân khẩu học
80 millions of speakers
ta

Translator English - Tamil

மக்கள் தொகை கணக்கெடுப்பு
75 millions of speakers
mr

Translator English - Marathi

डेमोग्राफिक टाइमबॉम्ब
75 millions of speakers
tr

Translator English - Turkish

Demografik timebomb
70 millions of speakers
it

Translator English - Italian

timebomb demografico
65 millions of speakers
pl

Translator English - Polish

timebomb demograficzna
50 millions of speakers
uk

Translator English - Ukrainian

демографічна бомба уповільненої дії
40 millions of speakers
ro

Translator English - Romanian

timebomb demografic
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

δημογραφική ωρολογιακή βόμβα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

demografiese tijdbom
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

demografiska timebomb
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

demografisk Timebomb
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of demographic timebomb

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DEMOGRAPHIC TIMEBOMB»

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about demographic timebomb

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DEMOGRAPHIC TIMEBOMB»

Discover the use of demographic timebomb in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to demographic timebomb and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Changing Places?: Flexibility, Lifelong Learning and a ...
The discourse of the 'demographic timebomb' aligned with the concerns for economic competitiveness provided strong support for increasing the opportunities available for adults to become lifelong learners. It came to the fore at a time when it ...
Richard Edwards, 2002
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Active Ageing in the European Union: Policy Convergence and ...
ForEstes(1999a), ageing policy is abattleground with opposing forces of capitalism anddemocracy; sheargues the former utilises the discourses of the ' demographic timebomb'toerode thewelfare rights securedbythe latter. Indeed, she ...
Kate A. Hamblin, 2013
3
Experiencing Old Age in Ancient Rome
" "This book will be invaluable as a resource and introduction for those studying the social history of the ancient world."--BOOK JACKET.
Karen Cokayne, 2003
4
Wrongs and Remedies in the Twenty-first Century
Indeed, they are bound to become more marked because of the demographic timebomb ticking away in the foundations of the welfare system. During the first few decades of the next century the proportion of the population of working age will ...
Peter Birks, 1996
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Welfare: Needs, Rights and Risks
technological push demographic timebomb more systematic, more wide-ranging and more draconian as the squeeze on welfare gathered momentum. Amplified by the media, these ideas undoubtedly had considerable impact in society.
Mary Langan, 2005
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Unsettling Welfare: The Reconstruction of Social Policy
This threat. described as a 'demographic timebomb'. is used both to justify a continued downward pressure on state pensions in real terms and to encourage individuals to take out private schemes. 1n other words. the argument combines a ...
Gordon Hughes, Gail Lewis, 2005
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Vodka Politics: Alcohol, Autocracy, and the Secret History ...
15,2009). Richard Weitz, “Global Insights: Russia's Demographic Timebomb,” World Politics Review, Feb. 15, 2011, http://www.worldpoliticsreview.com/articles/ 7888/global-insights-russias- demographic-timebomb (accessed Feb. 17, 2011).
Mark Schrad, 2014
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Human Resource Management
5 46.1 The answer to the 'demographic timebomb' put forward by most commentators was therefore for women to seek paid employment in yet greater numbers, while giving greater encouragement to older people and others, such as ethnic ...
Chris Hendry, 2012
9
Social Issues and Party Politics
A feature of the debate on pensions is the notion of the 'demographic timebomb': namely an increase in the number of pensioners, especially between 2020 and 2030, accompanied by a decline in those of working age. Fewer people will be ...
Helen Jones, Susanne MacGregor, 2005
10
Going Grey: The Mediation of Politics in an Ageing Society
But with more people living longer more active lives we need to see the so-called “demographic timebomb” not as a threat, but as an opportunity - an opportunity to re-engage people as they retire, to make sure their skills and energy are not ...
Dr Scott Davidson, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DEMOGRAPHIC TIMEBOMB»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term demographic timebomb is used in the context of the following news items.
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'Ageing is not the problem. Our failure to adapt is': Founder of the …
... hands is a touchy subject. But Paul Hogan believes that the State alone can't cope with a demographic timebomb, he tells Paul O'Donoghue ... «Irish Independent, Jun 15»
2
Essex sees demand reduction as key to savings
... time reducing your revenue costs, or avoiding the increase that will come from what we all understand is a demographic timebomb,” he said. «Public Finance, Jun 15»
3
Blue-collar exodus lost Labour election
... more voters aged 65 and over at the 2020 election and “Labour is facing a demographic timebomb” unless the next leader can win them over ... «The Sunday Times, Jun 15»
4
In the papers - BlackBerry 'looking at launching Android phone'
Britain faces fiscal crunch from demographic timebomb: Britain's fiscal watchdog has cast doubt over the Government's pledge to spend less ... «Proactive Investors UK, Jun 15»
5
Britain faces fiscal crunch from demographic timebomb
Britain's fiscal watchdog has cast doubt over the Government's pledge to spend less than it receives in revenues in times of growth, as an ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jun 15»
6
Leaders: Gloomy start to Cameron's EU campaign
... aspect of the work of NHS Scotland, with the widely acknowledged “demographic timebomb” placing ever-greater strains on the service. «Scotsman, Jun 15»
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Medics must realise that death is an inevitable part of life, not a failure
How prepared are we as a nation to deal with this demographic timebomb? Are we ready to step up our efforts to ensure people receive the ... «The Guardian, May 15»
8
Israeli City Revives Historic Mission to Keep out Arabs
Nationalist politicians regularly refer to the country's Palestinian citizens, a fifth of the population, as a “demographic timebomb”. The minority ... «Center for Research on Globalization, Apr 15»
9
'Ageing officers creating demographic timebomb'
Economist warns that one impact of recruitment freeze has been overall rise in sick days at Greater Manchester Police. Date - 22nd April 2015 «Police Oracle, Apr 15»
10
Demographic danger facing Singapore
... in their 20s, and perhaps most pertinently sensationally expensive property prices have all played their part in this demographic timebomb. «Splash 247, Apr 15»
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