noun
overpopulation
oh-vuh-pop-yuu-LAYSHN
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.”
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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
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Word forms
- Plural
- overpopulations
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Etymology
From over- ("excessive") + population.
Antonyms
underpopulation
Rhymes for overpopulation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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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.
