populous

'pɒpjulәs5 senses · 2 ms

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adj/ˈpɒpjʊləs//ˈpɑpjələs//ˈpɔp(j)ʊləs/

1
Having a large population.
- China is the most populous country in the world.
2
Spoken by a large number of people.
- Chinese is the most populous language.
3
Densely populated.
- The Nile delta is a populous region.
4
Crowded with people.
- Airport departure halls are often populous places during the rush hours.

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