underpopulated

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

adjective

1. having a population lower than is normal or desirable.

underpopulated

/ ˌʌndəˈpɒpjʊˌleɪtɪd /

adjective

1. having a low population rate

Other Words From

• under·popu·lation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of underpopulated¹

First recorded in 1880–85; under- + populate + -ed ²

Example Sentences

We can see how this domino effect might unfold by looking at which congressional districts, rather than counties, are over- and underpopulated.

From FiveThirtyEight

If a territory is underpopulated, an increase in numbers increases the output and the dividend per capita.

From Project Gutenberg

When the earth is underpopulated and there is an economic demand for men, democracy is inevitable.

From Project Gutenberg

Moreover, we must not forget that, Australia apart, America is even still the most underpopulated part of the globe.

From Project Gutenberg

It is incredibly rich in plant growth, incredibly underpopulated.

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