populous
adjective
pop·u·lous
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Definition of populous
1a
: densely populated
b
: having a large population
2a
: numerous
b
: filled to capacity
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Examples of populous in a Sentence
the most populous state in the U.S.
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Yes’ vote creates new redistricting commission to replace redistricting process by legislature; rural, less-populous areas allocated proportionately more representation on commission; changes redistricting requirements. — Hillary Borrud | The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive.com, "Explanation of potential ballot measure rewriting Oregon redistricting rules needs rewrite, state Supreme Court rules," 20 Aug. 2019 Although much of the affected region is sparsely populated, the scientists point out that wind can spread wildfire pollution thousands of miles from its source, covering more populous areas in shrouds of smoke. — Meilan Solly, Smithsonian, "The Arctic Is Experiencing Its Worst Wildfire Season on Record," 30 July 2019 Industry analysts say the slow opening of stores in the populous Greater Boston area, compared with Western and Central Massachusetts, has contributed to the state’s thriving illicit market because many consumers simply don’t have a local store. — Naomi Martin, BostonGlobe.com, "Boston’s first recreational marijuana store receives preliminary license, could open within months," 17 July 2019 There are events and vigils planned in populous metro areas in red and blue states, but also in many small towns. — Olivia Sanchez, USA TODAY, "Lights for Liberty immigration protests over border camps planned at 700 cities July 12," 12 July 2019 The fault zone isn't a single line, but a system of faults that snake throughout California, including populous areas such as Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties. — Scottie Andrew And Nadeem Muaddi, CNN, "Seismic activity along the San Andreas fault line could trigger a devastating earthquake in California by 2030," 6 July 2019 However, this earthquake was felt widely across the more populous areas of coastal Southern California. — Michael Cabanatuan, SFChronicle.com, "6.4 quake hits Mojave Desert, felt in Los Angeles," 4 July 2019 Democrats and elections officials in Cleveland are concerned the disruptions to Downtown polling places, and the competition for people’s time and attention will dampen turnout in one of the most populous areas of the state. — Andrew J. Tobias, cleveland.com, "The Ohio legislature set the 2020 primary election for St. Patrick’s Day, and that could be a problem for Cleveland," 25 June 2019 Biden had a 57%-35% edge in metro Detroit, the most populous area of the state, but also led the outer ring of Detroit's suburbs, 62%-35%, and in northern Michigan, 46%-42% according to the poll. — Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, "Donald Trump trails Joe Biden by double digits in new statewide Michigan poll," 14 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'populous.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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populous
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of populous
formal
: having a large population
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populous
adjective
pop·u·lous
| \ ˈpä-pyə-ləs
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Kids Definition of populous
: having a large population
a populous city
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