🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

人口

Pronunciation / Transliteration: jinkō

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Population/ˈpɒp.jʊ.leɪ.ʃən/
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"日本の人口は約1億2700万人です。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The total number of people inhabiting a particular area or country.

    "The population of the city has increased significantly over the last decade."
  2. 2

    A group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area.

    "The population of endangered species is closely monitored by conservationists."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'population' originates from the Latin 'populatio', meaning 'a people or a nation'. It evolved through Middle French 'population' in the late 14th century, reflecting the growth of communities and societies.

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