Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
growing-population
noun
/ˈɡroʊɪŋ pɒpjʊˈleɪʃən/
Definition
An increase in the number of individuals in a particular area, region, or globally over a specific period of time.
Examples
- The growing population of the city has led to increased demand for housing.
- Challenges like resource management arise with a continually growing population.
- A growing population can impact the environment and infrastructure.
Meaning
The term refers to the rise in the number of people in a population due to factors like birth rates exceeding death rates, immigration, or both.
Synonyms
- increasing population
- expanding population
- population growth
- rising population
