depopulated

Meanings

• Adjective

  The process or state of a place becoming empty of people or inhabitants.

  - "The depopulated village was a ghost town."
  - "The government implemented policies to prevent further depopulation in rural areas."

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Variants

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depopulate , depopulated , depopulates , depopulating , depopulation , depopulations

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Etymology

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The term 'depopulated' comes from the Latin word 'populus' meaning 'people' and the prefix 'de-' meaning 'away'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'depopulated' was first used in English in the 16th century.

2. The depopulation of rural areas has been a concern in many countries due to urbanization and the lure of better job opportunities in cities.

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Related Concepts

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1. Depression: Although the words 'depopulated' and 'depression' sound similar, they have different meanings. 'Depopulated' refers to a place becoming empty of people, while 'depression' is a mental health disorder characterized by persistent sadness and low mood.

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Culture

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The term 'depopulated' has been used in various literary works to describe abandoned or deserted places, such as in Mary Shelley's 'The Last Man' and Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Desert'.

How to Memorize "depopulated"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize 'depopulated', imagine a once bustling town or village that is now abandoned and empty.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'depopulated' with images of empty streets, abandoned buildings, and silence.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'depopulated' means 'people away'.

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