Main Entry: pop·u·late

Pronunciation: \ˈpä-pyə-ˌlāt\

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form(s): pop·u·lat·ed; pop·u·lat·ing

Etymology: Medieval Latin populatus, past participle of populare to people, from Latin populus people

Date: 1578

1 : to have a place in : occupy, inhabit
2 a : to furnish or provide with inhabitants : people b : to provide with members