population density
ˌpɑpjəˈleɪʃən ˈdɛnsɪti
population densities
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Definition of population density - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

geographyTECH.average number of people per unit areaTECH.
  • The population density of the city is 5,000 people per square mile.
  • High population density can lead to overcrowding.
  • Rural areas often have low population density.
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Expressions with population

decimate the populationv.
drastically reduce the number of people
War can decimate the population of a country in a short time.
small populationn.
group of few people or organisms
The island has a small population of native birds.
population countn.
total number of people living in a specific place at one time
The population count has doubled in the last fifty years.
population increasen.
growth in the number of people living in a specific area
The city has struggled to provide housing during the rapid population increase.
total populationn.
overall number of people living in a specific country city or region
The total population of the city has doubled in twenty years.
world populationn.
total number of people living on Earth at one time
The world population has increased rapidly over the past century.

Expressions with density

low-densityadj.
having few people or buildings in an area
The suburb is a low-density residential area.
double densityadj.
having twice the usual number of components
The double density circuit board improves performance.
traffic densityn.
measure showing how many moving vehicles occupy part of a route
The city monitors traffic density on the highway during rush hour.
high-densityadj.
having a high concentration of a substance or component
high-density housing areas accommodate more people per square mile.
density rangen.
spread between lowest and highest density values in a set or system
This film's density range allows detailed viewing of both bone and soft tissue.
pixel densityn.
measure of how many pixels fit in a set length of screen
Higher pixel density makes text look sharper on the phone display.
power densityn.
amount of power produced or used per unit area volume or mass
The new battery has a higher power density than traditional models.
bone densityn.
measure of mineral concentration in bones
Doctors assess bone density to check for osteoporosis.
bone mineral densityn.
measure of mineral content in bones
Her bone mineral density test showed increased risk of osteoporosis.
bulk densityn.
mass of material per unit volume including voids
The bulk density of the soil affects plant growth.

Terms related to population density

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Terms with population density included in their meaning

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rural arean.
demographics
region with low population density
urban arean.
geography
region within a city characterized by high population density
built-upadj.
urban area
having many buildings and high population density
base densityn.
population
density of a foundational group in a population
densificationn.
urban planning
increase in population density in an area
sparsityn.
geography
lack of density in population or resources

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  1. French:densité de population, ...
  2. German:Bevölkerungsdichte, ...
  3. Italian:densità di popolazione, ...
  4. Spanish:densidad de población, ...
  5. Portuguese:densidade populacional, ...
  6. Chinese:人口密度, ...
  7. Japanese:人口密度, ...
  8. Arabic:الكَثافَة السُكّانِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:צְפִיפוּת אוֹכְלוּסִיָּה, ...
  10. Russian:плотность населения, ...
  11. Ukrainian:щільність населення, ...
  12. Hindi:जनसंख्या घनत्व, ...

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