populous

[ˈpɒpjʊləs]

populous Definition

• 1. having a large population; densely populated
• 2. full of people; crowded

Using populous: Examples

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

• Example

  Tokyo is one of the most populous cities in the world.

• Example

  The streets were populous with tourists.

• Example

  The region is known for its populous towns and cities.

populous Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for populous

• crowded
• teeming
• thickly populated

Antonyms for populous

• uninhabited
• sparsely populated

Phrases with populous

• populous state

  a state with a large population

  Example

  California is the most populous state in the US.

• populous country

  a country with a large population

  Example

  China is the most populous country in the world.

• populous city

  a city with a large population

  Example

  Mumbai is one of the most populous cities in India.

Origins of populous

from Latin 'populosus', meaning 'full of people'

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Summary: populous in Brief

The term 'populous' [ˈpɒpjʊləs] refers to a place that is densely populated or full of people. It can describe a city, state, or country, and is often used to emphasize the large number of people in a particular area. Examples include 'Tokyo is one of the most populous cities in the world' and 'The region is known for its populous towns and cities.'