overpopulation
noun
over·pop·u·la·tion
ˌō-vər-ˌpä-pyə-ˈlā-shən 
: the condition of having a population so dense as to cause environmental deterioration, an impaired quality of life, or a population crash
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He is studying the problem of deer overpopulation.
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As the city and county continue to grow and accommodate its newest citizens, the longstanding citizens will continue to fight overpopulation with the hopes of preserving their beloved home.
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Gabrielle Chenault, The Tennessean, 3 July 2025
Demonstrations started shortly after as residents protested overpopulation at ICE facilities, inhumane treatment and wrongful seizures.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 12 June 2025
The sprawling tidewater in the Baltimore Harbor area is also home to overpopulations of blue and flathead catfish, both of which have expanded their range into the bay and are eating their way through the native food chain.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 1 May 2025
National and international humane societies say that spay-and-neuter programs address the root cause of animal suffering by helping to reduce dog and cat overpopulations in communities.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2025
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Gabrielle Chenault, The Tennessean, 3 July 2025
Demonstrations started shortly after as residents protested overpopulation at ICE facilities, inhumane treatment and wrongful seizures.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 12 June 2025
The sprawling tidewater in the Baltimore Harbor area is also home to overpopulations of blue and flathead catfish, both of which have expanded their range into the bay and are eating their way through the native food chain.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 1 May 2025
National and international humane societies say that spay-and-neuter programs address the root cause of animal suffering by helping to reduce dog and cat overpopulations in communities.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Overpopulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overpopulation. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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overpopulation
noun
over·pop·u·la·tion
-ˌpäp-yə-ˈlā-shən
: the condition of having too many people living in a certain area
Medical Definition
overpopulation
noun
over·pop·u·la·tion
ˌō-vər-ˌpäp-yə-ˈlā-shən
: the condition of having a population so dense as to cause environmental deterioration, an impaired quality of life, or a population crash
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