Populate

usgb/ˈpɑːpjuleɪt/
verb

To fill a place with people or animals.

People from all over the country populate the city.
Visual representation of "populate" - To fill a place with people or animals.

Often appears as...

  • populate a region
  • densely populate
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Geographical Movement

Populate can imply gradual settlement in a new area over time.

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Nomadic tribes began to populate the fertile plains millennia ago.
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Dynamic Growth

Used to describe growing populations, often related to migration or birth rates.

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The suburbs continue to populate rapidly due to the affordable housing.
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Ecological Contexts

It's used to talk about species spreading in an ecosystem.

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Invasive species have populated the lake, threatening native life.
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