Overcrowding: meaning, definitions and examples
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overcrowding
[ ˈoʊvərˌkraʊdɪŋ ]
in urban areas
The situation in which there are too many people or things in a particular place, making it difficult for people to move around or live comfortably.
Synonyms
congestion, crowdedness, overpopulation
Examples of usage
- Overcrowding in the city has led to increased traffic congestion.
- The overcrowding in the public transport system is unbearable during rush hours.
- The school is facing issues due to overcrowding in classrooms.
in prisons
The condition of having too many prisoners in a jail or prison, leading to lack of space, resources, and increased tensions.
Synonyms
congestion, crowded conditions, overpopulation
Examples of usage
- The issue of overcrowding in prisons is a major concern for the authorities.
- Overcrowding in the prison system often results in violence among inmates.
- The government is working on solutions to alleviate prison overcrowding.
Translations
Translations of the word "overcrowding" in other languages:
🇵🇹 superlotação
🇮🇳 अधिक भीड़
🇩🇪 Überfüllung
🇮🇩 kepenuhan
🇺🇦 переповненість
🇵🇱 przeludnienie
🇯🇵 過密
🇫🇷 surpeuplement
🇪🇸 superpoblación
🇹🇷 aşırı kalabalık
🇰🇷 과밀
🇸🇦 ازدحام
🇨🇿 přelidnění
🇸🇰 preľudnenie
🇨🇳 过度拥挤
🇸🇮 prenaseljenost
🇮🇸 of fjölgun
🇰🇿 артық толып кету
🇬🇪 გადატვირთვა
🇦🇿 həddindən artıq sıxlıq
🇲🇽 superpoblación
Word origin
The word 'overcrowding' originated from the combination of 'over' and 'crowding', with 'crowding' tracing back to the Middle English word 'crowden'. The concept of overcrowding has been a common issue in human settlements throughout history, especially in urban areas and prisons. Overcrowding can lead to various social, economic, and health problems, making it a significant challenge for societies to address.
See also: crowded, crowdedness, crowding, overcrowd, overcrowded.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #16,063, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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