Peopling: meaning, definitions and examples
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peopling
[ ˈpē-p(ə-)liŋ ]
population study
Peopling refers to the process of populating or the movement and settlement of people in a particular area. It often relates to historical or anthropological studies examining how populations migrate and establish communities.
Synonyms
colonization, inhabitation, settlement.
Examples of usage
- The peopling of the Americas occurred thousands of years ago.
- Scholars debate the peopling patterns of ancient civilizations.
- Peopling can significantly alter the cultural landscape of a region.
Translations
Translations of the word "peopling" in other languages:
🇵🇹 povoamento
🇮🇳 जनसंख्या
🇩🇪 Besiedlung
🇮🇩 penghuni
🇺🇦 поселення
🇵🇱 osadnictwo
🇯🇵 人口形成
🇫🇷 peuplement
🇪🇸 población
🇹🇷 yerleşim
🇰🇷 인구 형성
🇸🇦 استيطان
🇨🇿 osídlení
🇸🇰 osídlenie
🇨🇳 人口形成
🇸🇮 naselitev
🇮🇸 byggð
🇰🇿 қоныстандыру
🇬🇪 მოსახლეობის ფორმირება
🇦🇿 məskunlaşma
🇲🇽 población
Etymology
The word 'peopling' is derived from the root word 'people', which traces back to the Old French 'pople' and Latin 'populus', indicating a group of human beings. The suffix '-ing' denotes the action or process associated with the root word, transforming it into a noun that describes the act of populating. Historically, discussions of peopling have been significant in understanding migration patterns, demographic changes, and cultural exchanges in various regions. The word has evolved in academic contexts, particularly in anthropology and history, where it is used to refer to the dynamics of population movement and settlement throughout time.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #31,322 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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