population
Derived from the Latin word 'populatio', which means 'to make a populace' or 'the act of populating'.
NOUN
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inhabitants
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citizens
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community
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populace
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demographic
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society
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group of people
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(This is a phrase rather than a single word but captures the essence of 'population' related to its social aspect.)
Antonyms
emptiness
The term population refers to the total number of individuals inhabiting a specific area or region, typically measured in terms of people. It represents the essential characteristics of the inhabitants of a geographic location and is often used in demographic studies. The word is derived from the Latin 'populatio', meaning 'to make a populace' or 'the act of populating'.
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- The population of the city has increased significantly over the past decade. — この都市の 人口 は、過去10年間で大幅に増加しました。
- Many countries are trying to manage their population growth to ensure sustainable development. — 多くの国が持続可能な開発を確保するために 人口 増加を管理しようとしています。
- The government conducted a survey to gather data about the population demographics. — 政府は 人口 の人口動態に関するデータを集めるために調査を行いました。
- Urban areas often have a higher population density than rural areas. — 都市部は、農村部よりも高い 人口 密度を持つことがよくあります。
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