noun
- a condition in which the number of people in a region or area exceeds the capacity of available resources to support them adequately
Usage: uncountable; often used in discussions of environmental and social issues
Examples
- Overpopulation in major cities has led to housing shortages and increased pollution.
- The island faces serious challenges due to overpopulation and limited freshwater resources.
- Experts warn that overpopulation could strain food supplies in developing nations.
- Urban overpopulation has made public transportation systems increasingly crowded.
- The government implemented policies to address overpopulation in densely populated regions.
- Overpopulation is considered one of the major environmental concerns of the 21st century.