population
gb/pˌɑpjəlˈeɪʃən/ us/pˌɑpjəlˈeɪʃən/
A2
Англійська
~ 700
Значення
0 значень
Іменник
A2
quantity
1
Number of people in an area
The number of people who live in a place.
Модель уживання:
the population of [a place]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'population' with 'populace'. 'Population' refers to the total count or group, while 'populace' refers to the people as individuals.
Синоніми
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'.)
Антоніми
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.)
Словосполучення
growing population
|urban population
|world population
|population growth
|population density
Теми
demographics
|geography
|society
|core_vocabulary
|politics
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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.
Іменник
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 уживання:
a population of [species] in [place]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'population' with 'community' in biology; 'population' refers to one species, 'community' refers to multiple species together.
Синоніми
colony (Used for certain animals or plants living together, but not always interchangeable with 'population'.)
Антоніми
extinction (When no individuals of a species remain.)
Словосполучення
wildlife population
|fish population
|bird population
|endangered population
Теми
biology
|ecology
|science
|nature
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- The tiger population is getting smaller.
- We counted the bird population in the forest.
- The fish population is low this year.
Іменник
B1
entity
3
All people of a country/group
All the people who live in a country or belong to one group.
Модель уживання:
the population of [country/group]
Синоніми
citizenry (More formal term for all citizens of a state.)
Антоніми
minority (A smaller part of a total group, opposite to referring to all.)
Словосполучення
general population
|civilian population
|student population
Теми
society
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- The population wants better schools.
- Our city has a young population.
- The student population is big.
Граматика
Словникова форма
population
IPA
GB/pˌɑpjəlˈeɪʃən/
US/pˌɑpjəlˈeɪʃən/
Склади й наголос
pop - u - la - tion (4 склади)
Stress on 3rd syllable (la)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: population
- Plural: population, populations
Споріднені 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
Вирази
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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- Tokyo has one of the highest population densities in the world.
- Population density affects housing prices.