1. all the people living in a particular area, country, or region
2. the total number of people living in a particular area
3. all the animals or plants of a particular species in a given area
Usage: biology

Examples

• The population of Tokyo is over 13 million people.
• Rural populations are declining as people move to cities.
• The census counts the entire population every ten years.
• Scientists are studying the bear population in Yellowstone.
• The survey included a population of 1,000 college students.
• China has the world’s largest population.
• The wolf population has recovered in recent decades.