Poblacion (en. Population)

/poblaˈsjon/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Definition: Total number of inhabitants in a specific area.
Definition (example sentence): The population of the country has grown in recent years.
La población del país ha crecido en los últimos años.
Definition: Set of individuals of a species that inhabit a certain geographical space.
Definition (example sentence): The population of fish in the lake has drastically reduced.
La población de peces en el lago se ha reducido drásticamente.
Definition: Group of people who share common characteristics.
Definition (example sentence): The young population of the city is very active in cultural activities.
La población joven de la ciudad es muy activa en actividades culturales.

Etymology

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'populatio', meaning 'population'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Common Phrase: floating population
Common Phrase (meaning): A group of people who do not permanently reside in a place but are temporarily present there.
población flotante
Common Phrase: population increase
Common Phrase (meaning): Increase in the number of inhabitants in a region or country.
aumento de población
Common Phrase: active population
Common Phrase (meaning): Part of the population that is of working age and available for employment.
población activa

Related Words

Related Word: inhabitant
Related Word (description): A person who lives in a place.
poblador
Related Word: rural population
Related Word (description): Group of inhabitants of rural areas.
población rural
Related Word: urban population
Related Word (description): Group of inhabitants who live in cities.
población urbana

Slang Meanings

Slang Meaning: Fusion of communities in a specific area.
Slang Meaning (example): That area has become a new population due to the arrival of many immigrants.
Esa zona se ha convertido en una nueva población por la llegada de muchos inmigrantes.
Slang Meaning: Referring to the number of people from a specific community.
Slang Meaning (example): The population of the area is very diverse.
La población de la zona es muy diversa.