o·ver·pop·u·la·tion

(ō′vər-pŏp′yə-lā′shən)

Excessive population of an area to the point of overcrowding, depletion of natural resources, or environmental deterioration.

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overpopulation

(ˌəʊvəˌpɒpjʊˈleɪʃən)

the population of an area in too large numbers

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Noun

overpopulation - too much population

population - a group of organisms of the same species inhabiting a given area; "they hired hunters to keep down the deer population"

Translations

přelidnění

υπερπληθυσμός

surpeuplement surpopulation

overpopulation

[ˌəʊvəpɒpjʊˈleɪʃən] N → superpoblación f

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overpopulation

[ˌəʊvə^rpɒpjʊˈleɪʃ^ən] n → surpopulation f

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overpopulation

[ˌəʊvəˌpɒpjʊˈleɪʃ/ən] n → sovrappopolazione f

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References in classic literature

A peculiarly sharp and specially applied sense of the earth's overpopulation. Hostility is classified as active and passive; as (respectively) the feeling of a woman for her female friends, and that which she entertains for all the rest of her sex.

View in context

We might see only cute faces, but environmentalists see it has part of overpopulation. Our planet is too small to host so many people.

Why go to Mars?

Indeed, population is a blessing, but overpopulation gives rise to many problems.

Overpopulation in Pakistan

The main reasons for this overpopulation in Pakistan are illiteracy, early marriages, the desire of the male child, polygamy, and lack of government's lack of population planning policies.

Increasing population

'We are protecting the community from overpopulation of these strays.

Why spaying and neutering can keep pets healthier

Drawing from this example, it can be concluded that illiteracy is the major cause of overpopulation in Pakistan.

Population explosion

Based on human development measures, Egypt is one of the countries where certain social segments are caught in the poverty trap, often due to overpopulation. UNICEF estimates the poverty rate in Egypt to be at around 27.8% in 2015, this translates into tens of millions of children having no access to healthcare, clean drinking water and secondary education.

The Way Out of the Poverty Trap

Hines in the Birmingham Mail on overpopulation, Mr Hines is absolutely right in his thinking.

We should look at ways to tackle overpopulation

The Nicer To Neuter campaign insists the procedure will help with "the growing problem of overpopulation".

Charity in neutering drive to tackle overcrowding

Egypt has for long been addressing overpopulation, being one of the top challenges facing the country, however, no clear vision has so far been introduced on how the state will confront the phenomenon.

Parliament calls for local entities to take part in confronting overpopulation