populous — having a large population; densely inhabited by people
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a large population; densely inhabited by people
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɒpjələs/
Example Sentences
- Seoul is one of the most populous cities in Asia, so finding a parking spot feels like winning the lottery.
- India has recently become the most populous country in the world, surpassing China.
- The subway during rush hour proves that this is indeed a populous city.
populous
ADJECTIVE[/ˈpɒpjələs/]
having a large population; densely inhabited by people
Tokyo's Shibuya crossing feels impossibly populous at rush hour.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Populous derives from Latin populus, meaning 'people' or 'population'. It shares its etymological root with related English words such as 'population' and 'popular', all stemming from the same Latin base referring to the common people or multitude.
Breakdown
populus (people, multitude) + -ous (adjective suffix meaning 'full of' or 'characterized by'), literally meaning 'full of people'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Seoul is one of the most populous cities in Asia, so finding a parking spot feels like winning the lottery.”
“India has recently become the most populous country in the world, surpassing China.”
“The subway during rush hour proves that this is indeed a populous city.”
“Government policies often focus on managing resources in populous urban areas.”
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