Depopulating: meaning, definitions and examples

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depopulating

 

[ ˌdiːˈpɒpjʊleɪt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

population decrease

Depopulating refers to the process of reducing the population of a particular area or region. This may happen due to various factors such as migration, war, or natural disasters. The term can also be used in discussions regarding efforts to control overpopulation in certain places by promoting emigration or by the application of policies that discourage large families. Depopulation can have significant impacts on local economies and social structures.

Synonyms

diminishing, displacing, reducing

Examples of usage

  • The city has been depopulating due to economic decline.
  • Policies aimed at depopulating rural areas have caused concerns.
  • Natural disasters can lead to depopulating once thriving communities.

Translations

Translations of the word "depopulating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 despopulação

🇮🇳 निवासियों की कमी

🇩🇪 Entvölkerung

🇮🇩 pengurangan populasi

🇺🇦 депопуляція

🇵🇱 depopulacja

🇯🇵 人口減少

🇫🇷 dépopulation

🇪🇸 depopulación

🇹🇷 nüfus azalması

🇰🇷 인구 감소

🇸🇦 تخفيض عدد السكان

🇨🇿 depopulace

🇸🇰 depopulácia

🇨🇳 人口减少

🇸🇮 depopulacija

🇮🇸 fólksfækkun

🇰🇿 халықтың азаюы

🇬🇪 ხალხის შემცირება

🇦🇿 əhalinin azalması

🇲🇽 depopulación

Etymology

The term 'depopulate' originates from the prefix 'de-' meaning to reverse or remove, and 'populate' which comes from the Latin 'populatus', meaning to populate or inhabit. The concept has evolved over time from its origins in demographics and urban studies to encompass broader themes in globalization, environmental concerns, and societal change. The notion of depopulation has gained attention in various historical contexts, such as in the aftermath of wars or during periods of significant emigration, often leading to a re-evaluation of land use and resource allocation. As modern challenges like climate change continue to arise, discussions surrounding depopulation have become increasingly relevant, highlighting the interplay between human activities and demographic shifts.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,184, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.