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overpopulation

British  
/ ˌəʊvəˌpɒpjʊˈleɪʃən /

noun

  1. the population of an area in too large numbers

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overpopulation Scientific  
/ ō′vər-pŏp′yə-lā′shən /

  1. The population of an environment by a particular species in excess of the environment's carrying capacity. The effects of overpopulation can include the depletion of resources, environmental deterioration, and the prevalence of famine and disease.

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