Overpopulation
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noun
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verb
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(As a noun)
Overpopulation ( noun )
The condition of having a population that is too large for the available resources.
Origin:
From over- + population.
Examples:
- Overpopulation is a major problem in many developing countries.
- The island nation is struggling with overpopulation and a lack of resources.
- Overpopulation is causing food shortages and environmental degradation.
- Many experts believe that overpopulation is the root cause of many of the world's problems.
- Overpopulation is putting a strain on the planet's resources and ecosystems.
(As a verb)
Overpopulation ( verb )
The condition of having a population that is too large for the available resources.
Origin:
From over- + population.
Examples:
- Overpopulation is a major problem in many developing countries.
- The island nation is struggling with overpopulation and a lack of resources.
- Overpopulation is causing food shortages and environmental degradation.
- Many experts believe that overpopulation is the root cause of many of the world's problems.
- Overpopulation is putting a strain on the planet's resources and ecosystems.