populous
UK: ˈpɒpjʊləs | US: ˈpɑːpjʊləs
adj. 1. Having a large population; densely inhabited.
adj. 2. (Archaic) Full of people; crowded.
populous = popul<people> + ous<adjective suffix>
- popul (from Latin populus, meaning "people")
- ous (a suffix forming adjectives, indicating "full of" or "having the quality of")
Etymology Origin:
The word populous traces back to the Latin populus (people), combined with the English suffix -ous (derived from Latin -osus). It originally described places "full of people" and evolved to emphasize high population density. The logical progression reflects how societies historically valued densely populated areas as centers of activity and importance.
Tokyo is one of the most populous cities in the world.
The coastal regions are far more populous than the inland areas.
Ancient Rome was a populous metropolis during its peak.
The country’s populous northern states dominate its elections.
Despite its small size, the island is surprisingly populous.