populous
pop·u·lous
adjective \ˈpä-pyə-ləs\: having a large population
Full Definition of POPULOUS
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a : densely populated b : having a large population
See Examples of POPULOUS
- the most populous state in the U.S.
Origin of POPULOUS
Middle English, from Latin populosus, from populus people
First Known Use: 15th century
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