populous
/ˈpɑpjələs/ adjective C1- Having a large population. · China is the most populous country in the world.
- Spoken by a large number of people. · Chinese is the most populous language.
- Densely populated. · The Nile delta is a populous region.
- Crowded with people. · Airport departure halls are often populous places during the rush hours.
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