A população
Example: A população da cidade cresceu muito este ano.
Definition
"A população" refers to the total number of people living in a specific area, such as a city, country, or region. It includes all inhabitants and is often used to describe demographic growth or changes within a community, as in 'The population of the city grew significantly this year.'
Etymology
The term "a população" comes from the Portuguese word 'população,' which derives from the Latin 'populatio,' meaning 'a people' or 'inhabiting.' Did you know? The root 'populus' in Latin means 'people,' highlighting the focus on the collective group residing in a place.
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