Die Bevölkerung
Example: Die Bevölkerung der Stadt wächst jedes Jahr schnell.
Definition
"Die Bevölkerung" refers to the group of people living in a specific area, such as a city or country. It includes all residents and is often studied to understand growth, density, and demographics, for example, in the phrase: 'Die Bevölkerung der Stadt wächst jedes Jahr schnell.'
Etymology
The word "die Bevölkerung" comes from the German verb 'bevölkern,' meaning 'to populate.' It combines 'be-' (a prefix meaning 'around' or 'about') with 'Volk,' meaning 'people' or 'folk.' So, it literally refers to the act or state of people populating an area.
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"Die Bevölkerung" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Research - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 108 commonly used words.
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