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Definition of populous

populous

/ˈpɑː.pjə.ləs/
pop · u · lous
Adverb:populously
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• adjective

1

Having a large or dense population; inhabited by a great number of people.

Example

"Tokyo remains one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse the adjective 'populous' (having a large population) with the noun or adjective 'populace' (the general public or ordinary people) or 'populist' (relating to political support for ordinary people against elites).

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• Nearby Words

population
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populist
populous
populousness
porbeagle
porce river

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 15th century from Late Latin populosus ('full of people, numerous'), derived from Latin populus ('a people, nation, crowd').

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