overpopulation
English
Etymology
From over- + population. Compare overpopulous and overpopulate.
Pronunciation
- (US) IPA(key): /ˌoʊvɚˌpɑpjəˈleɪʃ(ə)n/
- Rhymes: -eɪʃən
Noun
overpopulation (countable and uncountable, plural overpopulations)
Related terms
- overpopulate
- overpopulated
- overpopulous
Translations
when the number of occupants of an area exceeds the ability of that area to provide for the occupants
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