Populous

adjective

/ˈpɒpjʊləs/

Word Frequency: 1.3

Definitions

1.adjectiveHaving a large population.

"China is the most populous country in the world."

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

"Chinese is the most populous language."

3.adjectiveDensely populated.

"The Nile delta is a populous region."

4.adjectiveCrowded with people.

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

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