"Hajnal line" meaning in English

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Proper name

Forms: the Hajnal line [canonical]
Etymology: Proposed in 1965 by John Hajnal. Head templates: {{en-prop|def=1}} the Hajnal line
  1. An imaginary line drawn between Saint Petersburg in Russia and Trieste in Italy, sometimes thought to divide Europe into two areas characterized by different levels of nuptiality, with lower marriage and fertility rates to the west, and higher rates to the east. Wikipedia link: John Hajnal

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