population

Meaning

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

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

Example Sentences

The population supported autonomy.

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

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

Synonyms

people, residents, inhabitants, citizens, community

Entry 1

people, residents, inhabitants, citizens, community

Entry 2

inhabitants, residents, citizens, people

Entry 3

inhabitants, residents, citizens, people

Antonyms

emigration, isolation, depopulation, exodus, abandonment, evacuation, vacancy, emptiness

Entry 1

emigration, isolation, depopulation, exodus, abandonment

Entry 2

depopulation, evacuation

Entry 3

vacancy, emptiness

Collocations

population growth, population density, aging population, urban population, population explosion, population control

Entry 2

population growth, population density, aging population, urban population

Entry 3

population growth, population density, population explosion, population control