Pronunciation

/pəˈpjuːləʃn/

Definitions

Noun

A noun (population) refers to:

1. The number of people living in a particular area, usually classified by nationality, ethnicity, or region: “The country’s population has been growing steadily.”
2. The total number of individuals of a species: “The bird population in the park is thriving.”
3. The general group of people sharing a common characteristic or interest: “The gaming community has a diverse online population.”

Verb

To population (as a verb) is not a common usage, but one could use “populate” to mean:

1. To fill a place with people: “The new city was rapidly populated after the construction of housing.”
2. To introduce or establish a group of individuals in a habitat or environment: “Scientists released baby turtles to repopulate the endangered species.”

Adjective

An adjective form of population does not exist in standard English.

Adverb

There is no specific adverb form of population.

Phrases

• “The population of the city” refers to the total number of people living there.
• “A declining population” indicates a decrease in the number of individuals.
• “Manage the population growth” means to control the increase in numbers.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The small town had a population of around 5,000 people.”
• Verb: “They worked tirelessly to repopulate the deserted island.”
• Adjective: “The rural areas often have a low population density.”

Synonyms

• Inhabitants
• Residents
• Peoples
• Census
• Count
• Total
• Numbers

Antonyms

• Exile
• Evacuate
• Deplete (in the sense of reducing population)
• Emptiness (lack of population)