👥Population

noun
/ˌpɑːp.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

Meaning

the number of people living in a particular area; all the inhabitants of a particular place
the total number of people living in a particular area or country
All the inhabitants of a particular place; the number of people living in a country or region.

Example Sentences

The population of this city has grown rapidly in recent years.

The population of the city has increased by 20% over the last decade.

The population supported autonomy.

Synonyms

inhabitants, residents, citizens, people, community
Entry 1
inhabitants, residents, citizens, people
Entry 2
inhabitants, residents, citizens, people
Entry 3
people, residents, inhabitants, citizens, community

Antonyms

depopulation, evacuation, vacancy, emptiness, emigration, isolation, exodus, abandonment
Entry 1
depopulation, evacuation
Entry 2
vacancy, emptiness
Entry 3
emigration, isolation, depopulation, exodus, abandonment

Collocations

population growth, population density, aging population, urban population, population explosion, population control
Entry 1
population growth, population density, aging population, urban population
Entry 2
population growth, population density, population explosion, population control

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