population
Translation
population, inhabitants
Examples
The city has a population of two million.
The city has a population of two million.
The country has an aging population.
The country has an ageing population.
We studied the fish population in the lake.
We studied the fish population in the lake.
Grammar Patterns
a population of ((number)) a total number of people The country has a population of 50 million.
the ((adjective)) population a specific group of inhabitants The rural population is decreasing.
Similar Words
Synonyms: inhabitants, residents, community
Etymology
From Latin 'populus' meaning 'people'. Refers to the total number of people in a place.
Memory Tips
Remember the verb 'to populate'. The 'population' is the result of that action.