overpopulate

verb

To fill or inhabit an area with more people, animals, or plants than can be adequately supported.

ریشه

From over- (excessive) + populate (inhabit).

مثال

• The city's rapid growth has caused it to overpopulate in recent years.
• Overpopulating the aquarium can lead to poor water quality and stressed fish.
• The government implemented measures to prevent the island from being overpopulated.

ترکیب‌های رایج

overpopulate a city overpopulate an area overpopulate a habitat overpopulate a region