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- /-ˈpɑː.pjə-/
- /ˌdiːˈpɒp.jʊ.leɪt/
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- /-ˈpɑː.pjə-/
Definitions of depopulated word
- adjective depopulated (of a place) reduced in population 3
- noun depopulated Substantially reduce the population of (an area). 1
- verb depopulated simple past tense and past participle of depopulate. 0
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Parts of speech for Depopulated
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depopulated popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
depopulated usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for depopulated
adjective depopulated
- populate — to inhabit; live in; be the inhabitants of.
verb depopulated
- destroy — To destroy something means to cause so much damage to it that it is completely ruined or does not exist any more.
- ravage — to work havoc upon; damage or mar by ravages: a face ravaged by grief.
- depopulate — To depopulate an area means to greatly reduce the number of people living there.
- desecrate — If someone desecrates something which is considered to be holy or very special, they deliberately damage or insult it.
- despoil — To despoil a place means to make it less attractive, valuable, or important by taking things away from it or by destroying it.
Antonyms for depopulated
verb depopulated
- build — If you build something, you make it by joining things together.
- construct — to draw (a line, angle, or figure) so that certain requirements are satisfied
- create — To create something means to cause it to happen or exist.
- improve — to bring into a more desirable or excellent condition: He took vitamins to improve his health.
- protect — to defend or guard from attack, invasion, loss, annoyance, insult, etc.; cover or shield from injury or danger.
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