The population
Example: The population of the town grew quickly last year.
Definition
"The population" refers to the total number of people living in a specific area, such as a town, city, or country. It is often used in historical contexts to measure changes in the number of inhabitants over time.
Etymology
The term "the population" comes from the Latin word 'populatio,' meaning 'a people or population.' It entered English through Old French, reflecting the concept of people living together in a place. Did you know? The word 'population' originally related more to the act of settling or inhabiting than just the people themselves.
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"The population" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 208 commonly used words.
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