Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
population-pressure
noun
/ˌpɒp.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən ˈprɛʃ.ər/
Definition
The stress or demand on resources and the environment caused by a growing population.
Examples
- As more people move to urban areas, the population pressure on housing increases dramatically.
- The country is struggling to manage the population pressure that comes with a rapid birth rate.
Meaning
Population pressure refers to the impact that an increasing population has on the availability of resources, living space, and the environment.
Synonyms
- demographic strain
- population strain
- population burden
