overpopulation

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˌəʊvəˌpɒpjʊˈleɪʃn̩/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˌoʊvɚˌpɑpjəˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ or /ˈoʊvɚ-/

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• Hyphenation: over‧pop‧u‧lat‧ion

Noun

Singular overpopulation

Plural none

1. Overpopulation is when a place has too much of an animal or plant for it to be healthy. This usually refers to humans.

   The overpopulation of our city is making life difficulty.

   Overpopulation is a major issue today.

Related words

• over
• population