population

• Sustantivo que designa al conjunto de personas o habitantes que residen en un lugar, país o región, así como al número total de dichos habitantes.

A noun referring to the total number of people or inhabitants living in a particular area, country, or region.

1. Inhabitants of an areaA2formal

   The total number of people living in a particular country, city, or region.

   Población (habitantes)

   • The population of Tokyo is over 14 million.
   • The city's population has grown rapidly in the last decade.
   • Census data helps estimate the population accurately.

   Sinónimoscitizenrycommunitypeoplepopulacepublic

2. Group of organismsB1formalscientific

   A group of individuals of the same species living in a specific geographic area.

   Población biológica

   • The deer population in the forest has increased this year.
   • Scientists study the population dynamics of endangered species.
   • The bird population migrates south during winter.

   Sinónimoscolonystock

3. Statistical groupB2formalscientific

   The entire set of items or individuals from which a statistical sample is drawn.

   Población estadística

   • The survey sampled a small portion of the population.
   • The population of the study included all registered voters.
   • Statisticians analyze the population to draw conclusions.

   Sinónimosuniverse