Term: population shift: a change in the relative numbers of the different groups of individuals making up a population
Candidate hypernym: transformation: a qualitative change → 1
Candidate hypernym: rigger: a sailing vessel with a specified rig → 0
Candidate hypernym: namby-pamby: an insipid weakling who is foolishly sentimental → 0
Candidate hypernym: reconnaissance by fire: a method of reconnaissance in which fire is placed on a suspected enemy position in order to cause the enemy to disclose his presence by moving or returning fire → 0
Candidate hypernym: stilt: long-legged three-toed wading bird of brackish marshes of Australia → 0
Candidate hypernym: annunciation: a festival commemorating the announcement of the Incarnation by the angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary; a quarter day in England, Wales, and Ireland → 0
Candidate hypernym: malpractice: professional wrongdoing that results in injury or damage → 0
Candidate hypernym: landing: structure providing a place where boats can land people or goods → 0
Candidate hypernym: community of scholars: the body of individuals holding advanced academic degrees → 0
Candidate hypernym: succubus: a female demon believed to have sexual intercourse with sleeping men → 0
Candidate hypernym: home secretary: the British cabinet minister who is head of the Home Office → 0