B2adjectivesocietyurban
US/ˌoʊ.vərˈpɑː.pjə.leɪ.tɪd/
UK/ˌəʊ.vəˈpɒp.jʊ.leɪ.tɪd/
having more people living in a place than it can support comfortably
In context
Some people believe that the world is already overpopulated.
The overpopulated city struggles to provide enough clean water and housing.
Overpopulated areas often suffer from traffic jams and air pollution.
Words that go with overpopulated
adjective + noun
- overpopulated cityEvery overpopulated city faces a housing shortage.
- overpopulated areaOverpopulated areas need better public transport.
- overpopulated planetSome argue we live on an overpopulated planet.
adverb + adjective
- heavily overpopulatedThe region is heavily overpopulated and short of farmland.
- increasingly overpopulatedMany coastal areas are becoming increasingly overpopulated.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The world is overpopulation.Correct: The world is overpopulated.