Meaning & use
population
The total number of people, or of a particular species, living in a given area.
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The population of the small town has grown by nearly a third in ten years.
Scientists monitor the seal population along the coast to track its recovery.
A note on using this word
In statistics, population also refers to the entire group being studied, as opposed to a smaller sample drawn from it.
Words with a similar meaning
inhabitantsresidents
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