Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Death Rate.
Death Rate - as a noun
The ratio of deaths in an area to the population of that area; expressed per 1000 per year
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deathratefatality ratemortalitymortality rateHypernyms (Closely Related)
rateHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The death rate in this country has been steadily declining over the past decade."
"The government is taking measures to reduce the death rate caused by traffic accidents."
"The death rate from cancer has increased in recent years."
"Improvements in healthcare have contributed to the decrease in the death rate."
"A high death rate is often associated with poor living conditions."