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