overpopulation
Overpopulation (noun) means a situation where an area has more people, animals, or organisms than it can properly support. Example: “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.
Word forms
overpopulations plural
Fill the gap
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_____ was putting a serious strain on the city's water supply.
Etymology
From over- ("excessive") + population.
Antonyms
Rhymes for overpopulation
Frequently asked questions
What does “overpopulation” mean?
The word “overpopulation” means a situation where an area has more people, animals, or organisms than it can properly support. In plain terms, too many inhabitants for the resources or space available.
How do you pronounce “overpopulation”?
“Overpopulation” is pronounced oh-vuh-pop-yuu-LAYSHN (/ˌoʊvɚˌpɑpjəˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ in IPA).
How do you use “overpopulation” in a sentence?
Here is “overpopulation” used in a sentence: “Overpopulation was putting a serious strain on the city's water supply.”
What is the opposite of “overpopulation”?
The opposite of “overpopulation” — its antonyms — is underpopulation.
What part of speech is “overpopulation”?
“Overpopulation” is a noun.