Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
repopulate
verb
/ˌripɒpjʊˈleɪt/
Definition
To populate an area or region again after it has been emptied or depopulated.
Examples
- After the forest fire, efforts were made to repopulate the area with native trees.
- The wildlife organization worked tirelessly to repopulate the endangered species in the region.
- Following the drought, the farmers hoped to repopulate their fields with crops that thrive in drier conditions.
Meaning
The action of bringing a population back to an area, whether by natural means or through human intervention.
Synonyms
- Restock
- Reintroduce
- Reinstate
- Reinhabit
