The population growth
Example: The population growth in the city increased rapidly last century.
Definition
"The population growth" refers to the increase in the number of individuals living in a specific area or region over a period of time. It highlights changes in demographics, often influenced by birth rates, death rates, immigration, and emigration.
Etymology
The phrase "the population growth" combines 'population,' derived from the Latin 'populatio,' meaning 'a people or a multitude,' and 'growth,' from Old English 'growan,' meaning 'to increase or become larger.' Together, they describe the expansion in the number of inhabitants in a given place.
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"The population growth" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 204 commonly used words.
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