Repopulated: meaning, definitions and examples
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repopulated
[ riːˈpɒpjʊleɪtɪd ]
population restoration
Repopulated refers to the act of restoring a population of organisms, typically in an ecological or environmental context. This can involve reintroducing species into their natural habitats where their numbers have declined due to various factors, such as habitat loss, hunting, or other human impact. The term is often used in conservation efforts where it is essential to reinstate balance in an ecosystem. Successful repopulation efforts can lead to increased biodiversity and the restoration of ecological functions. It is crucial for maintaining healthy habitats and supports overall environmental stability.
Synonyms
reintroduced, resettled, restored.
Examples of usage
- The wildlife reserve repopulated the local deer population.
- After the oil spill, efforts were made to repopulate the affected wetlands.
- The conservation group aims to repopulate endangered species in their native regions.
Translations
Translations of the word "repopulated" in other languages:
🇵🇹 repopulado
🇮🇳 फिर से बसा हुआ
🇩🇪 wiederbesiedelt
🇮🇩 dihuni kembali
🇺🇦 переселений
🇵🇱 ponownie zasiedlony
🇯🇵 再定住された
🇫🇷 repeuplé
🇪🇸 repoblado
🇹🇷 yeniden yerleştirilen
🇰🇷 재정착된
🇸🇦 إعادة توطين
🇨🇿 znovu osídlený
🇸🇰 znovu osídlený
🇨🇳 重新安置
🇸🇮 ponovno naseljen
🇮🇸 endurbyggður
🇰🇿 қайта қоныстандырылған
🇬🇪 მחדש დასახლებული
🇦🇿 yenidən məskunlaşmış
🇲🇽 repopulado
Etymology
The term 'repopulate' is derived from the prefix 're-', meaning 'again' or 'back', and 'populate', which comes from the Latin word 'populatus', meaning 'to make a population'. This Latin root relates to 'populus', meaning 'people' or 'population'. The combination conveys the act of populating an area once more. The use of the term has been particularly prevalent in ecology and conservation discussions in the late 20th and early 21st centuries as a response to the challenges posed by human activity on natural habitats. With a growing awareness of biodiversity loss, the concept of repopulation has gained traction in environmental science and activism, marking it as a significant part of current conservation strategies.