populate
/ˈpɒp.jʊˌleɪt/ · pop·u·late
verb
- To supply with inhabitants; to people. The city will be populated by a diverse group of residents.
- To live in; to inhabit. The family will populate the new house in a few weeks.
- To increase in number; to breed. The population of rabbits will populate the entire field in no time.
adjective
- Having a large population; densely inhabited. The city is a populous area with many residents.
Did you know? The word 'populate' has been used in various contexts, including in the field of geography to describe the process of settling and inhabiting new lands.