depopulate

[dee-pop-yuh-leyt]

depopulate Definition

to remove or reduce the population of a place or region.

Using depopulate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "depopulate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The war depopulated the countryside.

  • Example

    The disease depopulated the entire village.

  • Example

    The government is trying to depopulate the overcrowded city.

depopulate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for depopulate

Antonyms for depopulate

Phrases with depopulate

  • to remove or reduce the population of a specific area

    Example

    The government's plan is to depopulate the area and turn it into a nature reserve.

  • depopulate a species

    to cause a significant reduction in the number of individuals of a particular species

    Example

    The hunting of elephants has depopulated the species in many parts of Africa.

  • to remove or evacuate all the people from a building

    Example

    The fire alarm forced us to depopulate the building quickly.

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Summary: depopulate in Brief

The verb 'depopulate' [dee-pop-yuh-leyt] means to remove or reduce the population of a place or region. It can be used to describe the effects of war, disease, or government policies, as in 'The war depopulated the countryside.' 'Depopulate' can also be used with specific areas, species, or buildings, as in 'The government's plan is to depopulate the area and turn it into a nature reserve.' Synonyms include 'empty' and 'evacuate,' while antonyms include 'populate' and 'settle.'