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overpopulation

/ˌoʊvɚˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
o · ver · pop · u · la · tion
Adjective:overpopulated
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• noun

1

The condition of having a population so dense as to cause environmental deterioration, an impaired quality of life, or a depletion of available resources.

Example

"Urban planners are developing sustainable housing and transit networks to address the challenges of rapid overpopulation."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Overpopulation. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/overpopulation
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