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populated

 

[ ˈpɒpjʊleɪtɪd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

area

having inhabitants or frequent visitors

Synonyms

crowded, inhabited, thickly settled

Examples of usage

  • The most densely populated areas are usually found in urban centers.
  • The island is densely populated with tourists during the summer months.
Context #2 | Verb

populate

to inhabit or occupy

Synonyms

inhabit, occupy, settle

Examples of usage

  • The settlers began to populate the newly discovered land.
  • The government is working on a plan to populate rural areas.

Translations

Translations of the word "populated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 povoado

🇮🇳 जनसंख्या वाला

🇩🇪 bevölkert

🇮🇩 padat penduduk

🇺🇦 заселений

🇵🇱 zaludniony

🇯🇵 人口が多い

🇫🇷 peuplé

🇪🇸 poblado

🇹🇷 nüfuslu

🇰🇷 인구가 많은

🇸🇦 مكتظ بالسكان

🇨🇿 zalidněný

🇸🇰 zaludnený

🇨🇳 人口稠密的

🇸🇮 naseljen

🇮🇸 þéttbýlt

🇰🇿 халық тығыз орналасқан

🇬🇪 მოსახლეობით დასახლებული

🇦🇿 əhali sıx yerləşmiş

🇲🇽 poblado

Word origin

The word 'populated' originates from the Latin word 'populatus', which means 'inhabited'. The concept of population has been a key focus in various fields such as geography, sociology, and urban planning. Understanding the distribution and density of populations is crucial for analyzing social, economic, and environmental trends.

See also: overpopulate, populating, repopulate.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,153 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.