population

/ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
noun
  1. All the people who live in a particular area, city, country, or the world.
    • The population of Japan is over 125 million.
    • Half the world's population lives in cities.
    • The city's population has grown rapidly in the last ten years.
  2. The total number of people or animals in a specific group or area.
    • The student population at the school is about 800.
    • Scientists are studying the bird population on the island.
    • The deer population in the forest has decreased due to hunting.
  3. A particular group or type of people living in a place.
    • The prison population has increased over the years.
    • The elderly population needs more healthcare services.
    • The working-age population is shrinking in many countries.
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