Population

/ˌpɒp.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The total number of people inhabiting a particular area, such as a city, country, or the world.

The population of the city has grown significantly over the past decade.

All the inhabitants of a particular region or community.

The population of the country is diverse, with many different cultures and languages.

A group of individuals of the same species living in a particular area.

The wildlife conservationists are studying the population of endangered species in the region.

The set of individuals from which a statistical sample is drawn.

In this study, the population sampled was restricted to high school students.

The total number of items or instances in a given category.

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.

Pop

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

The masses

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