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Meaning of Depopulation | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1
diːˌpɒ.pjəˈleɪ.ʃən

Definitions

The act of depopulating or condition of being depopulated; the destruction or expulsion of inhabitants.

countable, uncountable

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Examples

“A 2022 report published by the Scottish Borders Council states: "Hawick has been affected more by depopulation than any other Borders town, with all parts of the town experiencing population loss, and Hawick Central is currently experiencing the highest depopulation out of the 30 Intermediate Zones in Scottish Borders."”

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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