pop·u·la·tion 
/ˌpɑ:pjəˈleɪʃən/ noun
plural pop·u·la·tions /ˌpɑ:pjəˈleɪʃən/ noun 1 : the number of people who live in a place [count] ▪ The world's population has increased greatly. — often + of ▪ The population of New York City is over eight million. [noncount] ▪ The city has experienced an increase in population. — often used before another noun ▪ population growth/control ▪ a population explosion/boom [=a sudden large increase in the number of people or animals in an area] 2 [count] : a group of people or animals of a particular kind that live in a place
▪ There has been a sharp reduction in the bat population in this region. ▪ the rural population of America ▪ the educated/Jewish/adult population
▪ There has been a sharp reduction in the bat population in this region. ▪ the rural population of America ▪ the educated/Jewish/adult population
