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overpopulation

The correct spelling is overpopulation.

How to pronounce overpopulation

noun

IPA: /ˌoʊvɚˌpɑpjəˈleɪʃ(ə)n/

Say it like: Ove-rpo-pul-ash-on

The correct spelling is overpopulation. A situation which occurs when the number of occupants of an area exceeds the ability of that area to provide for those occupants.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.A situation which occurs when the number of occupants of an area exceeds the ability of that area to provide for those occupants.

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