underpopulated

[uhn-der-pop-yuh-ley-tid]

adjective

having a population lower than is normal or desirable.

Origin of underpopulated

First recorded in 1880–85; under- + populate + -ed²

Related formsun·der·pop·u·la·tion, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for underpopulation

underpopulated

adjective

having a low population rate

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