인구절벽

in-gu-jeol-byeok
nounIntermediate
formal

A sharp decline in a country's population, often due to low birth rates and an aging society, leading to economic and social challenges.

인구절벽 현상은 노인 인구 증가와 젊은 층 감소로 인해 발생한다.

The demographic cliff phenomenon occurs due to an increase in the elderly population and a decrease in the young population.

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This term is commonly used in discussions about aging populations and economic sustainability.

Collocations

인구절벽 현상demographic cliff phenomenon인구절벽 문제demographic cliff issue

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저출산 고령화phrase
low birth rate and aging population

💡Pro Tip

Usage Context

Use this term when discussing demographic trends, economic challenges, or social policies related to population decline.

Gold Rule

Accurate Context

Ensure the term is used in the context of population decline and its consequences, not just any population change.

📖Word Origin

Combination of '인구' (population) and '절벽' (cliff), metaphorically describing a steep decline in population.

📝Usage Notes

This term is often used in academic and policy discussions about population decline and its economic impacts.

Word Breakdown

인구
population
root
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절벽
cliff
root
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