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Webster 1913 Edition


Depopulation

De-popˊu-la′tion

,
Noun.
[L.
depopulatio
pillaging: cf. F.
dépopulation
depopulation.]
The act of depopulating, or condition of being depopulated; destruction or explusion of inhabitants.
The desolation and
depopulation
[of St.Quentin] were now complete.
Motley.

Webster 1828 Edition


Depopulation

DEPOPULATION

,
Noun.
The act of dispeopling; destruction or expulsion of inhabitants.

Definition 2024


depopulation

depopulation

See also: dépopulation

English

Noun

depopulation (plural depopulations)

  1. The act of depopulating or condition of being depopulated; the destruction or expulsion of inhabitants.

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