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populous

1 of 1adjective
/ˈpɑpjələs/
Forms:more populous,most populous
1

having a large number of inhabitants relative to its size or area

  • Tokyo is one of the most populous cities in the world, housing over 30 million people.
  • India and China are the two most populous nations on Earth, each home to over a billion individuals.
  • The populous region saw rapid urban growth over the last decade.
  • The populous neighborhood was filled with people at all hours.
  • The populous area near the coast attracts many tourists each year.