Population

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Population

Population (pronunciation: /ˌpɒpjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n/, from Latin populatio, from populus "people") refers to the total number of individuals or inhabitants in a particular area or region at a specific time. The term is often used in the context of human populations, but it can also apply to any type of living organisms.

Etymology

The term "population" is derived from the Latin populatio, which means "the act of populating". This, in turn, comes from the Latin populus, meaning "people".

Related Terms

  • Demography: The scientific study of populations, including their size, growth, density, distribution, and vital statistics.
  • Census: An official count or survey of a population, typically recording various details of individuals.
  • Population Density: A measurement of population per unit area or unit volume.
  • Population Growth: An increase in the number of individuals in a population.
  • Population Decline: A decrease in the number of individuals in a population.
  • Overpopulation: A condition where the number of existing human population exceeds the carrying capacity of Earth.
  • Underpopulation: A state in which the population density is so low that it causes economic disadvantages.
  • Population Pyramid: A graphical illustration that shows the distribution of various age groups in a population.
  • Population Genetics: The study of genetic variation within populations, and involves the examination and modelling of changes in the frequencies of genes and alleles in populations over space and time.

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