overpopulation
noun/ˌoʊvərˌpɒpjəˈleɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #16,991 most common English word
Meaning
A situation in which the number of people or animals in a place is too large to be supported by the available resources.
Example sentence
Scientists warn that overpopulation in urban areas puts enormous pressure on natural resources.
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