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populations

NOUN

inhabitants of a place

Synonyms

STRONGEST

community culture people populace public society state

STRONG

citizenry denizens dwellers folk natives residents

Example Sentences

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The study found that wolverines are spreading into southern parts of Sweden while declining in regions that historically supported the largest populations.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

"Roman will be especially powerful because it will observe hundreds of millions of distant stars, letting scientists compare faraway planet populations to those found nearby," said Wilson.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

"Natterjack toads are on the verge of extinction and it's vital we understand ways to protect and boost the populations that remain."

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Speaking over small snack plates and beverages, many said they saw real improvements in the homeless populations around their neighborhood during Bass’ tenure as mayor.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Instead, one part of the explanation for farmer power lies in the much denser populations that food production could support: ten naked farmers certainly would have an advantage over one naked hunter-gatherer in a fight.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond