Population: meaning, definitions and examples

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population

 

[ ˌpɒp.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən ]

Context #1 | Noun

worldwide statistics

The total number of people living in a particular area or country. It is often used to refer to the number of inhabitants in a specific region or the entire world.

Synonyms

citizens, inhabitants, residents

Examples of usage

  • The population of China is over 1.4 billion.
  • The global population is projected to reach 8 billion by 2025.
Context #2 | Noun

biology

The number of organisms of the same species that live in a particular area and interact with one another.

Synonyms

colony, community, group

Examples of usage

  • The population of deer in the forest has been steadily increasing.
  • The decline in the bee population is a cause for concern.

Translations

Translations of the word "population" in other languages:

🇵🇹 população

🇮🇳 जनसंख्या

🇩🇪 Bevölkerung

🇮🇩 populasi

🇺🇦 населення

🇵🇱 populacja

🇯🇵 人口

🇫🇷 population

🇪🇸 población

🇹🇷 nüfus

🇰🇷 인구

🇸🇦 سكان

🇨🇿 populace

🇸🇰 populácia

🇨🇳 人口

🇸🇮 prebivalstvo

🇮🇸 íbúar

🇰🇿 халық

🇬🇪 მოსახლეობა

🇦🇿 əhali

🇲🇽 población

Etymology

The word 'population' originated from the Latin word 'populatio', which means a multitude or crowd. The concept of population has been studied by various disciplines, including sociology, biology, and economics. The study of population dynamics and demographics is crucial for understanding societal trends and planning for the future.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #446, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.