overpopulation
noun
over·pop·u·la·tion
ˌō-vər-ˌpä-pyə-ˈlā-shən 
: the condition of having a population so dense as to cause environmental deterioration, an impaired quality of life, or a population crash
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He is studying the problem of deer overpopulation.
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Here in Los Angeles, as in much of coastal California where the roads and highways are broken and brutalized due to overpopulation, a plush airbag suspension paired with this punchy hybrid powertrain would serve well, very well indeed.
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Mark Ewing, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
The overpopulation crisis is overwhelming, and there aren't enough resources to save them all.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Spaying and neutering pets helps reduce overpopulation, prevent certain cancers and improve the pets’ overall health and behavior, officials said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
The organization notes that community cats account for approximately 80 percent of all kittens born in the U.S. each year, contributing to the overpopulation problem.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
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Mark Ewing, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
The overpopulation crisis is overwhelming, and there aren't enough resources to save them all.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Spaying and neutering pets helps reduce overpopulation, prevent certain cancers and improve the pets’ overall health and behavior, officials said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
The organization notes that community cats account for approximately 80 percent of all kittens born in the U.S. each year, contributing to the overpopulation problem.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for overpopulation
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“Overpopulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overpopulation. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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overpopulation
noun
over·pop·u·la·tion
-ˌpäp-yə-ˈlā-shən
: the condition of having too many people living in a certain area
Medical Definition
overpopulation
noun
over·pop·u·la·tion
ˌō-vər-ˌpäp-yə-ˈlā-shən
: the condition of having a population so dense as to cause environmental deterioration, an impaired quality of life, or a population crash
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