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Overpopulated

//ˌoʊvɚˈpɑpjə(ˌ)leɪtɪd// adj, verb

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having or consisting of a higher population than can be sustained.
Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of overpopulate form-of, participle, past

Etymology

Etymology 1

Verb form of overpopulate.

Etymology 2

First recorded in 1828, predating overpopulate. From over- + populated. Compare earlier overpeopled and overpopulous.

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