The city has a population of over one million.
The city has a population of over one million.
English
population
ˌpɑpjəˈleɪʃ(ə)n, ˌpɑː.pjəˈleɪ.ʃən, pɒpjuːˈleɪʃən, ˌpɒpjʊˈleɪʃən
Meaning: all the people living in a particular area; the total number of inhabitants
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Example sentences
The city's population has increased significantly this year.
The city's population has increased significantly this year.
The population was growing at an alarming rate.
The population was growing at an alarming rate.
The population has increased significantly.
The population has increased significantly.
The population of the village is about three thousand.
The population of the village is about three thousand.
Usage Notes
Used to describe either the group of people living somewhere or the specific count of those people. Often paired with adjectives like 'growing', 'dense', or 'rural'.
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