Meaning & Definition of word "Population"

Population

/ˌpɒp.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

1. The total number of people inhabiting a particular area, such as a city, country, or the world.
- Example: The population of the city has grown significantly over the past decade.
2. All the inhabitants of a particular region or community.
- Example: The population of the country is diverse, with many different cultures and languages.
3. A group of individuals of the same species living in a particular area.
- Example: The wildlife conservationists are studying the population of endangered species in the region.
4. The set of individuals from which a statistical sample is drawn.
- Example: In this study, the population sampled was restricted to high school students.
5. The total number of items or instances in a given category.
- Example: The population of the dataset included over a thousand entries.

From Latin 'populatio', from 'populare' which means to populate.

population growth:

The increase in the number of individuals in a population.

overpopulation:

A condition where the number of people exceeds the capacity of the environment to support life.

ageing population:

A demographic trend where the median age of a country's population rises.

demography:

The statistical study of populations, including the structure, distribution, and trends in population.

urbanization:

The process by which rural areas become urbanized, leading to population growth in cities.

migration:

The movement of people from one place to another, often influencing population size.

Meaning: Pop

Example Sentence: The pop of the city is booming, with young people flocking there.

Meaning: The masses

Example Sentence: The concert attracted the masses, showing the city's vibrant population.