Census Definition & Meaning

census
noun
  1. a periodic count of the population
verb
  1. conduct a census; "They censused the deer in the forest"

"Census" in song lyrics

See how census is used in real songs:

  • "I thought this was a private affair, census"
    Crimewave — Don't Talk About Love
  • "These are the consequences, add one more to the State Census"
    Esham — KKKill the Fetus
  • "Born to die in poverty, so tell me what's the census"
    Esham — KKKill the Fetus

Usage tips for "census"

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