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Definitions of population explosion words

noun population explosion the rapid increase in numbers of a particular species, especially in the world's human population since the end of World War II, attributed to an accelerating birthrate, a decrease in infant mortality, and an increase in life expectancy. 1
noun population explosion dramatic increase in birthrate 1
noun population explosion a rapid increase in the size of a population caused by such factors as a sudden decline in infant mortality or an increase in life expectancy 0
noun population explosion the very great and continuing increase in human population in modern times 0

before 1950

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An Americanism dating back to 1950-55

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