census bureau — A government agency responsible for collecting and analyzing demographic and economic data about the population
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A government agency responsible for collecting and analyzing demographic and economic data about the population
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsensəs ˈbjʊroʊ/
Example Sentences
- My neighbor got a job at the census bureau and now knows how many cats live in our city.
- The census bureau data revealed surprising demographic changes in rural areas.
- According to the census bureau, more people are working from home than ever before.
census bureau
NOUN[/ˈsensəs ˈbjʊroʊ/]
A government agency responsible for collecting and analyzing demographic and economic data about the population
Workers at the census bureau sort millions of household forms into neat statistical charts.
The census bureau operates from a magnificent chateau
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Census derives from Latin censere, meaning 'to assess or count,' originally referring to the Roman official (censor) who conducted population assessments and taxation. Bureau comes from French bureau, meaning 'office' or 'desk,' itself derived from Old French bure referring to a coarse woolen cloth used to cover writing tables. Together, 'census bureau' represents the institutional formalization of state population assessment, a practice fundamental to Roman administrative governance.
Breakdown
Census: from Latin censere (to count, assess) + -us (noun suffix). Bureau: from French bureau (office, desk) derived from bure (rough cloth). The compound combines the counting function with its administrative office location.
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📝Examples
“My neighbor got a job at the census bureau and now knows how many cats live in our city.”
“The census bureau data revealed surprising demographic changes in rural areas.”
“According to the census bureau, more people are working from home than ever before.”
“The census bureau worker asked me so many questions, I felt like I was on a game show.”
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