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- [oh-ver-pop-yuh-leyt]
- /ˌoʊ vərˈpɒp yəˌleɪt/
- /ˌəʊ.vəˈpɒp.jʊ.leɪ.tɪd/
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- [oh-ver-pop-yuh-leyt]
- /ˌoʊ vərˈpɒp yəˌleɪt/
Definitions of overpopulation word
- verb with object overpopulation to fill with an excessive number of people, straining available resources and facilities: Expanding industry has overpopulated the western suburbs. 1
- noun overpopulation too many people 1
- uncountable noun overpopulation If there is a problem of overpopulation in an area, there are more people living there than can be supported properly. 0
- noun overpopulation the population of an area in too large numbers 0
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Origin of overpopulation
First appearance:
before 1865 One of the 28% newest English words
First recorded in 1865-70; over- + populate
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Parts of speech for Overpopulation
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overpopulation popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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overpopulation usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for overpopulation
noun overpopulation
- congestion — If there is congestion in a place, the place is extremely crowded and blocked with traffic or people.
- clogging — to hinder or obstruct with thick or sticky matter; choke up: to clog a drain.
- crowdedness — The state or quality of being crowded.
- crowding — a large number of persons gathered closely together; throng: a crowd of angry people.
- overcrowding — Fill (accommodations or a space) beyond what is usual or comfortable.
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