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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The Statesman reported on their overpopulation last year, serving as a cautionary tale for what can happen when a non-native species gets introduced to the environment.
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Hannah Smith
july 1,
Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2026
So much so that, even as the country grapples with overpopulation, the government has taken the unusual step of encouraging Parsis to grow their families.
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Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
Politicians in those counties who embrace and approve cat overpopulation control need to fight for their constituents and push for a statewide TNVR Law.
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Letters To The Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 June 2026
In many industries today, The challenge isn’t overpopulation, but demographic shifts.
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John Koetsier,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2026
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Hannah Smith
july 1,
Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2026
So much so that, even as the country grapples with overpopulation, the government has taken the unusual step of encouraging Parsis to grow their families.
—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
Politicians in those counties who embrace and approve cat overpopulation control need to fight for their constituents and push for a statewide TNVR Law.
—
Letters To The Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 June 2026
In many industries today, The challenge isn’t overpopulation, but demographic shifts.
—
John Koetsier,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2026
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 6 Jul. 2026.
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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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