Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
povoação
noun
/ˌpoh-voʊˈɑː.sɪ.ən/

Definition
The process of populating or the state of being populated.

Examples
- The povoação of the region began in the early 1800s.
- Each povoação has its unique cultural practices and traditions.

Meaning
In English, it refers to the act of settlement or the formation of a community or population in a certain area.

Synonyms
- Settlement
- Community
- Colony