adj
populous
Populous (adj) means having a large population.
adj
1
Having a large population.
2
Spoken by a large number of people.
3
Densely populated.
4
Crowded with people.
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Etymology
First used in English in the mid 15th century; from Latin populosus (“full of people, populous”).
Rhymes for populous
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What is the meaning of populous?
"populous" (adj) means having a large population.
What are the different meanings of populous?
"populous" has 3 main meanings: 1. Having a large population; 2. Spoken by a large number of people; 3. Densely populated.