Word POPULATION: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

population

🇺🇸 [ˌpɒpjʊˈleɪʃən]

Meanings

The total number of people living in a particular area, country, or region. It can also refer to the distribution and demographic characteristics of people within a specific geographic location. The population size is a key factor in understanding social, economic, and political dynamics.

Examples

• The population of the city has grown significantly in the past decade.
• China has the largest population of any country in the world.
• The population density in urban areas is much higher than in rural areas.

Synonyms

inhabitants • residents • citizens

Antonyms

emptiness • vacancy • desertion