noun
overpopulation
oh-vuh-pop-yuu-LAYSHN
noun
1
A situation where an area has more people, animals, or organisms than it can properly support.
"Overpopulation was putting a serious strain on the city's water supply."
How to Use Overpopulation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishToo many inhabitants for the resources or space available.
Common pairings
urban overpopulation
overpopulation crisis
Word Forms
overpopulations plural
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Etymology
From over- ("excessive") + population.