population
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
The total number of people, or of a particular species, living in a place.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The _____ of the city has doubled in the last twenty years."
Answer: population
In your own words, what does "population" mean?
The total number of people, or of a particular species, living in a place.
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