Meaning of the word populous in English

What does populous mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

populous

US /ˈpɑː.pjə.ləs/
UK /ˈpɒp.jə.ləs/

Adjective

A populous country, area, or place has a lot of people living in it:

Example:
China is the world's most populous country.