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population explosion
/pˌɑːpjʊlˈeɪʃən ɛksplˈoʊʒən/
/pˌɒpjʊlˈeɪʃən ɛksplˈəʊʒən/
Population explosion
01
a rapid and significant increase in the number of people in a particular area or worldwide
Examples
The population explosion in urban areas has strained housing and resources.
The region experienced a population explosion after industrialization.
