intercensal

adjective

in·​ter·​cen·​sal ˌin-tər-ˈsen(t)-səl How to pronounce intercensal (audio)
: occurring between censuses
intercensal estimates
intercensal period

Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of intercensal was in 1887

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“Intercensal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intercensal. Accessed 1 Apr. 2023.

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