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overpopulated

over·pop·u·lat·ed

Today it means: Having or consisting of a higher population than can be sustained. Full definition →

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overpopulated · verb¹

Verb form of overpopulate.

overpopulated · adjective²

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

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