adj
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populous
Populous (adj) means Home to a lot of people.
adj
1
Home to a lot of people.
"China is the most populous country in the world."
2
Used by a great many speakers.
"Chinese is the most populous language."
3
Packed with people relative to its size.
"The Nile delta is a populous region."
4
Full of people.
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Etymology
First used in English in the mid 15th century, it comes from Latin populosus (“full of people, populous”).
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What is the meaning of populous?
"populous" (adj) means home to a lot of people.
What is the opposite of populous?
Opposites of "populous" include sparse, deserted.
What are the different meanings of populous?
"populous" has 3 main meanings: 1. Home to a lot of people; 2. Used by a great many speakers; 3. Packed with people relative to its size.
