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

having a large population; densely populated

Example:
China is the most populous country in the world.
New York City is a very populous urban area.