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underpopulated

/ˌʌn.dərˈpɒp.jʊ.leɪ.tɪd/

Traduction: Décrit un lieu ou une région où vivent moins de personnes que la normale ou que souhaité.

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adjective

/ˌʌn.dərˈpɒp.jʊ.leɪ.tɪd/C1formal
  • frDécrit un lieu ou une région où vivent moins de personnes que la normale ou que souhaité.

Describes a place or region that has fewer people living in it than is usual or desirable.

  1. Low population densityB2formal

    Describes an area that has fewer inhabitants than is typical or considered necessary for its size or resources.

    frsous-peuplé

    • The rural region is underpopulated, with vast stretches of empty land.
    • Many underpopulated towns struggle to maintain local schools and hospitals.
    • The government is offering incentives to attract people to underpopulated areas.
Formes
  • more underpopulated comparative form
  • most underpopulated superlative form