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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”).

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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