population
gb/pˌɑpjəlˈeɪʃən/ us/pˌɑpjəlˈeɪʃən/
A2
Английский
~ 700
Значения
0 значений
Существительное
A2
quantity
1
Number of people in an area
The number of people who live in a place.
Модель употребления:
the population of [a place]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'population' with 'populace'. 'Population' refers to the total count or group, while 'populace' refers to the people as individuals.
Синонимы
inhabitants (Refers to the people living in a place, often used in a slightly more formal or literary context.)
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residents (Emphasizes individuals who live in a place, often smaller scale than 'population'.)
Антонимы
desertion (Refers to the act of leaving a place empty of people, opposite of having a population.)
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depopulation (The process of reducing the number of people in an area.)
Коллокации
growing population
|urban population
|world population
|population growth
|population density
Темы
demographics
|geography
|society
|core_vocabulary
|politics
Примеры
- The population of the city has doubled in the last 20 years.
- China has the largest population in the world.
- The island's population is around 3,000 people.
- Population growth is putting pressure on local resources.
Примеры для изучающих
- The population of my town is small.
- India has a big population.
- The population here is growing fast.
- We learned about the population of Africa in class.
Существительное
technical
B1
entity
2
Group of same-species organisms
A group of animals, plants, or people of the same kind living in one place.
Модель употребления:
a population of [species] in [place]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'population' with 'community' in biology; 'population' refers to one species, 'community' refers to multiple species together.
Синонимы
colony (Used for certain animals or plants living together, but not always interchangeable with 'population'.)
Антонимы
extinction (When no individuals of a species remain.)
Коллокации
wildlife population
|fish population
|bird population
|endangered population
Темы
biology
|ecology
|science
|nature
Примеры
- The deer population in this park is increasing.
- Scientists are studying the penguin population in Antarctica.
- Overfishing has reduced the fish population in the lake.
Примеры для изучающих
- The tiger population is getting smaller.
- We counted the bird population in the forest.
- The fish population is low this year.
Существительное
B1
entity
3
All people of a country/group
All the people who live in a country or belong to one group.
Модель употребления:
the population of [country/group]
Синонимы
citizenry (More formal term for all citizens of a state.)
Антонимы
minority (A smaller part of a total group, opposite to referring to all.)
Коллокации
general population
|civilian population
|student population
Темы
society
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- The government must consider the needs of the entire population.
- Half of the population voted for the new law.
- The student population at this university is very diverse.
Примеры для изучающих
- The population wants better schools.
- Our city has a young population.
- The student population is big.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
population
IPA
GB/pˌɑpjəlˈeɪʃən/
US/pˌɑpjəlˈeɪʃən/
Слоги и ударение
pop - u - la - tion (4 слога)
Stress on 3rd syllable (la)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: population
- Plural: population, populations
Родственные слова
Forms
populations
noun
Core family
populate
verb B2
populated
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unpopulated
adjective
depopulate
verb
depopulation
noun
Advanced or less common
Выражения
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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- Tokyo has one of the highest population densities in the world.
- Population density affects housing prices.