populous

/ˈpɒpjʊləs//ˈpɑpjələs/

adjective

  1. 1

    Having a large population.

    China is the most populous country in the world.
  2. 2

    (of a language) Spoken by a large number of people.

    Chinese is the most populous language.
  3. 3

    Densely populated.

    The Nile delta is a populous region.
  4. 4

    Crowded with people.

    Airport departure halls are often populous places during the rush hours.

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