Repopulating: meaning, definitions and examples
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repopulating
[ ˌriːˈpɒpjʊleɪtɪŋ ]
ecology, restoration
Repopulating refers to the process of replenishing or reintroducing a species back into an area where it has diminished or been eradicated. This action is often undertaken to restore balance in an ecosystem or to prevent extinction. The procedures may include captive breeding and releasing individuals into the wild, habitat restoration, and monitoring the health of populations over time. Successful repopulation requires careful planning and often involves collaboration among various stakeholders including conservationists, government agencies, and local communities.
Synonyms
reestablishing, reintroducing, restoring.
Examples of usage
- Conservationists are working hard on repopulating the endangered species in the national park.
- After the forest fires, efforts for repopulating the local fauna began immediately.
- The team specializes in repopulating aquatic life in polluted rivers.
Translations
Translations of the word "repopulating" in other languages:
🇵🇹 repopulação
🇮🇳 फिर से भरना
🇩🇪 Wiederbesiedlung
🇮🇩 pengisian ulang
🇺🇦 повторне заселення
🇵🇱 ponowne zasiedlenie
🇯🇵 再人口配置
🇫🇷 repeuplement
🇪🇸 repoblación
🇹🇷 yeniden doldurma
🇰🇷 재인구 배치
🇸🇦 إعادة التوطين
🇨🇿 znovuosídlení
🇸🇰 znovuosídlenie
🇨🇳 重新定居
🇸🇮 ponovna naselitev
🇮🇸 afturfólkun
🇰🇿 қайта қоныстандыру
🇬🇪 გადამოწერა
🇦🇿 təkrar məskunlaşma
🇲🇽 repoblación
Etymology
The term 'repopulate' is derived from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' or 'back' and the root word 'populate', which comes from the Latin 'populare', meaning 'to make populous or to fill'. The usage of this term can be traced back to the late 20th century as concerns about biodiversity and extinction led to increasing efforts in conservation. The concept of repopulating has gained prominence alongside its associated practices such as rewilding and habitat restoration. As ecological awareness has grown, so too has the scientific and public interest in methods of repopulating various species, making it a crucial focus of modern ecological studies.