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Meaning of populous

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

populous

Pronunciation:/ˈpɒpjʊləs//ˈpɑpjələs/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Having a large population.

    Example: China is the most populous country in the world.

  2. (of a language) Spoken by a large number of people.

    Example: Chinese is the most populous language.

  3. Densely populated.

    Example: The Nile delta is a populous region.

  4. Crowded with people.

    Example: Airport departure halls are often populous places during the rush hours.