Definition of population density
: the number of people living in each unit of area (such as a square mile)
This part of the country has a high population density.
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“Population density.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/population%20density. Accessed 13 Jun. 2021.
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