Populous

usgb/ˈpɑːpjələs/
adjective

Having a high number of people living in a specific area.

India is a very populous country with over a billion inhabitants.
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Often appears as...

  • populous city
  • populous country
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Scale Indicator

Use 'populous' to emphasize the number of people in an area, not the size of the area itself.

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Despite its small size, Monaco is an extremely populous urban state.
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Not Crowdedness

'Populous' describes quantity of inhabitants, not how crowded an area feels.

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A metropolis can be populous but not feel overcrowded with ample infrastructure.
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Neutral Tone

The word 'populous' is neutral and does not imply whether a high population is good or bad.

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California is more populous than any other U.S. state, with diverse economies and cultures.
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