depopulation
/diːˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
noun
- A large reduction in the number of people living in a place, such as a country, city, or rural area.
- Many small towns are facing depopulation because young people move to cities for jobs.
- The war caused a massive depopulation of the region as families fled to safety.
- The government is worried about the depopulation of rural villages and is offering incentives for people to stay.
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