overpopulation
|o-ver-pop-u-la-tion|
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/ˌoʊvərˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
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/ˌəʊvəˌpɒpjʊˈleɪʃən/
excessive population
Etymology
'overpopulation' originates from the combination of 'over-' meaning 'excessive' and 'population' from Latin 'populatio', meaning 'people'.
'overpopulation' evolved from the concept of 'overpopulated' areas, which was first noted in the 19th century.
Initially, it referred to areas with more people than resources, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the condition of having a population so dense as to cause environmental deterioration, an impaired quality of life, or a population crash.
Overpopulation in urban areas can lead to a shortage of resources.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42