populous

• Qualifie un lieu qui compte beaucoup d'habitants, surtout par rapport à sa taille ou à sa superficie.

Describes a place that has a large population, especially in relation to its size.

1. Densely populatedB2formal

   Having a large population relative to the area; crowded with inhabitants.

   peuplé, densément peuplé

   • Tokyo is one of the most populous cities in the world.
   • The country's populous regions are located along the coast.
   • The city became increasingly populous after the industrial boom.

   Synonymescongestedcrowdedpackedteemingthick

   Antonymesdepopulateddesertedemptysparseuninhabitedunpopulated