overpopulation
IPA: oʊvɝpɑpjʌɫˈeɪʃʌn
noun
- (biology, demography) An excessive number of occupants (people, animals, plants, etc.) in a particular area; specifically, when the number of occupants exceeds the ability of that area to provide for them.
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Examples of "overpopulation" in Sentences
- This can prevent overpopulation in the future.
- The category is in no danger of overpopulation.
- Or is the definition of overpopulation in error
- The world has far exceeded overpopulation of humans.
- The reason for the exodus was probably overpopulation.
- These additions helped limit overpopulation of the school.
- The high rate of fertility has resulted in overpopulation.
- There are no simple solutions to the problem of overpopulation.
- This doesn't seem to be the definition of overpopulation at all.
- It was driven by the overpopulation and a scarcity of land in Sweden.
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