Birthrates

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  • noun. Plural form of birthrate.
  • Word Usage
    "Now evidence is accumulating that Latino migrants are returning to their home countries because of the housing bust construction jobs have disappeared, tougher immigration law enforcement, and a longer-term demographic trend that may be having an effect: a sharp decline in birthrates in Mexico and other Latin countries about 18 years ago."