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population explosion
/pˌɑːpjʊlˈeɪʃən ɛksplˈoʊʒən/
Population explosion
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a rapid and significant increase in the number of people in a particular area or worldwide
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
population explosions
Examples
The population explosion in urban areas has strained housing and resources.
