depopulated

• Beschreibt einen Ort, dessen Bevölkerungszahl stark zurückgegangen ist, oft aufgrund von Krieg, Krankheiten oder wirtschaftlichen Faktoren.

Describes a place that has been reduced in population, often due to war, disease, or economic factors.

1. Reduced populationB2formal

   Having had a significant reduction in the number of inhabitants or living organisms.

   Entvölkert

   • The once bustling village became depopulated after the war.
   • Many rural areas are depopulated as young people move to cities.
   • The region was depopulated due to a severe drought.

   Synonymedepletedunderpopulatedunpeopled

   Antonymecrowdedinhabitedpopulatedsettled

• Bevölkerung eines Gebiets stark verringern, oft gewaltsam oder durch Vertreibung; ein Gebiet seiner Einwohner berauben.

A verb used to indicate the act of reducing the population of a place, often drastically or through force.

1. Reduce populationC1formal

   To greatly reduce the number of people living in a place, often through war, disease, or migration.

   entvölkern

   • The plague depopulated entire villages in the 14th century.
   • War has depopulated many rural areas in the region.
   • Economic decline can depopulate a city as people move away.

   Synonymeannihilatedecimatedesolateexterminatewipe out