populated
Pronunciation: [ˈpɑːpjuleɪtɪd]
Word
Context: “geography”
(verb) to have people living in a place. When an area has many homes or people, we say it is populated.
Example
The city is well populated, with many families living there.
Example
The desert is not populated; very few people live there.
Example
How populated is the town compared to the countryside?
Context: “geography”
(adjective) having people living in an area. If a place has a lot of people, we can describe it as populated.
Example
New York is a very populated city with millions of residents.
Example
The island is sparsely populated, so it feels very quiet.
Example
Which country is more populated, India or Canada?
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