Meaning of the word repopulate in English

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

repopulate

UK /ˌriːˈpɒp.jə.leɪt/

Verb

to go and live in a place that people have moved away from, or to cause people to do this:

Example:
The islands have been repopulated by their original inhabitants, who were removed from their homes 30 years ago.