Populations

Pronunciation: /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/

Populations (noun)

  1. the number of people living in a specific place.
  2. a group of animals or plants living in a particular area.
  3. all the people who live in a country or area.

Examples

  • The population of the city has grown rapidly.
  • A large population can lead to crowded conditions.

Common collocations: urban population, rural population, population density, wildlife population, endangered population

Synonyms of Populations

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Populations

  • referring to a decrease in inhabitants