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Meaning of the word population in English

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population

US /ˌpɑː.pjəˈleɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌpɑː.pjəˈleɪ.ʃən/
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Noun

1.

all the inhabitants of a particular town, area, or country

Example:
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The city's population has grown rapidly in the last decade.
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The global population is expected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050.
Synonym:
inhabitantsresidentscitizenspeoplecommunity
2.

a group of individuals of the same species living in a particular area

Example:
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The deer population in this forest has increased significantly.
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Scientists are studying the fish population in the lake.
Synonym:
communitygroupcolonystock
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Related Word:
populism