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Overcrowding: meaning, definitions and examples

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overcrowding

 

[ ˈoʊvərˌkraʊdɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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

Etymology

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.