Synonyms for Population & Similar Words
Definition of population
- noun
- the people who inhabit a territory or state; "the population seemed to be well fed and clothed"
- a group of organisms of the same species inhabiting a given area; "they hired hunters to keep down the deer population"
- (statistics) the entire aggregation of items from which samples can be drawn; "it is an estimate of the mean of the population"
2 synonyms found
Writing tips for "population"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like populating, universe can replace "population" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
"Population" in song lyrics
See how population is used in real songs:
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"Is to be a nobody in this population"
7A3 — Mad Mad World -
"Serpentine regime ordered by response sort of fell this population"
Aesop Rock — Hold the Cup -
"I'm just a survivor of the wooly mammoth population"
Aesop Rock — Big Bang