Overpopulation Definition

ōvər-pŏpyə-lāshən
over-population
noun
Excessive population of an area to the point of overcrowding, depletion of natural resources, or environmental deterioration.
American Heritage

A situation which occurs when the number of occupants of an area exceeds the ability of that area to provide for those occupants.

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Other Word Forms of Overpopulation

Noun

Singular:
overpopulation
Plural:
overpopulations

Origin of Overpopulation

Overpopulation Sentence Examples

  • Not spaying/neutering our pets results in the tragedy of cat overpopulation.

  • Overpopulation, due to irresponsible owners and breeders, is a major contributor to canine homelessness.

  • Do backyard breeders contribute to pet overpopulation?

  • There has been an explosion in pet overpopulation going on for decades, and many fine dogs are sitting in shelters right now.

  • If the cat will be allowed to roam outside, early spaying is the wiser choice in light of the overpopulation of cats running homeless or sitting in rescue shelters.

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