population
gb/pˌɑpjəlˈeɪʃən/ us/pˌɑpjəlˈeɪʃən/
A2
English
~ 700
lakosság, lélekszám, népesség, populáció, állomány
NOUN
A2
1
Usage pattern:
the population of [a place]
The population of the city has doubled in the last 20 years.
A város lakossága az elmúlt 20 évben megduplázódott.
China has the largest population in the world.
Kínának van a világon a legnagyobb népessége.
The island's population is around 3,000 people.
Population growth is putting pressure on local resources.
Learner examples
The population of my town is small.
A városom lakossága kicsi.
India has a big population.
Indiának nagy a népessége.
The population here is growing fast.
We learned about the population of Africa in class.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'population' with 'populace'. 'Population' refers to the total count or group, while 'populace' refers to the people as individuals.
Meaning
Number of people in an area
Collocations
growing population
|urban population
|world population
|population growth
|population density
Synonyms
inhabitants (Refers to the people living in a place, often used in a slightly more formal or literary context.)
|
residents (Emphasizes individuals who live in a place, often smaller scale than 'population'.)
Antonyms
desertion (Refers to the act of leaving a place empty of people, opposite of having a population.)
|
depopulation (The process of reducing the number of people in an area.)
Themes
demographics
|geography
|society
|core_vocabulary
|politics
Definition
The number of people who live in a place.
The total number of people living in a particular country, city, or other area.
NOUN
B1
TECHNICAL
2
Usage pattern:
a population of [species] in [place]
The deer population in this park is increasing.
Ebben a parkban növekszik a szarvasállomány.
Scientists are studying the penguin population in Antarctica.
A tudósok az antarktiszi pingvinpopulációt tanulmányozzák.
Overfishing has reduced the fish population in the lake.
Learner examples
The tiger population is getting smaller.
A tigrispopuláció csökken.
We counted the bird population in the forest.
Megszámoltuk az erdő madárállományát.
The fish population is low this year.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'population' with 'community' in biology; 'population' refers to one species, 'community' refers to multiple species together.
Meaning
Group of same-species organisms
Collocations
wildlife population
|fish population
|bird population
|endangered population
Synonyms
colony (Used for certain animals or plants living together, but not always interchangeable with 'population'.)
Antonyms
extinction (When no individuals of a species remain.)
Themes
biology
|ecology
|science
|nature
Definition
A group of animals, plants, or people of the same kind living in one place.
A group of individuals of the same species living in a specific geographic area and capable of interbreeding.
NOUN
B1
3
Usage pattern:
the population of [country/group]
The government must consider the needs of the entire population.
A kormánynak figyelembe kell vennie a teljes lakosság szükségleteit.
Half of the population voted for the new law.
A lakosság fele az új törvény mellett szavazott.
The student population at this university is very diverse.
Learner examples
The population wants better schools.
A lakosság jobb iskolákat akar.
Our city has a young population.
Városunk lakossága fiatal.
The student population is big.
Meaning
All people of a country/group
Collocations
general population
|civilian population
|student population
Synonyms
citizenry (More formal term for all citizens of a state.)
Antonyms
minority (A smaller part of a total group, opposite to referring to all.)
Themes
society
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Definition
All the people who live in a country or belong to one group.
All the people who live in a country or belong to a specific group.
Grammar
Dictionary form
population
IPA
GB/pˌɑpjəlˈeɪʃən/
US/pˌɑpjəlˈeɪʃən/
Syllables & stress
pop - u - la - tion (4 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (la)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: population
- Plural: population, populations
Word family
Forms
populations
noun
Core family
populate
verb B2
populated
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unpopulated
adjective
depopulate
verb
depopulation
noun
Advanced or less common
Expressions
overpopulation
1/ˌoʊvɚpˌɑpjəlˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Too many people for resources
When there are more people than an area can support with food, water, and space.
Examples
- Overpopulation is causing environmental problems.
- The city is facing issues due to overpopulation.
population growth
1/pˌɑpjəlˈeɪʃən ɡɹˈoʊθ/
fixed phrase
Increase in number of people
When the number of people in a place becomes bigger over time.
Examples
- Population growth has slowed in many developed countries.
- Rapid population growth can strain natural resources.
population density
1/pˌɑpjəlˈeɪʃən dˈɛnsɪti/
fixed phrase
people per unit area
How many people live in a certain area.
Examples
- Tokyo has one of the highest population densities in the world.
- Population density is lower in rural areas than in cities.
population density
2/pˌɑpjəlˈeɪʃən dˈɛnsɪti/
fixed phrase
technical
Number of people per area unit
How many people live in a certain size area, like per square kilometer.
Examples
- Tokyo has one of the highest population densities in the world.
- Population density affects housing prices.