1. past tense and past participle of repopulate; to populate again or anew

Examples

• The abandoned town was gradually repopulated after the mining industry returned.
• Scientists repopulated the lake with native fish species.
• The forest was repopulated with deer after the hunting ban was lifted.
• Refugees repopulated the war-torn region once peace was restored.
• The island was repopulated by settlers from the mainland.
• Conservation efforts have repopulated the area with endangered birds.