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overcrowding

/ˌoʊvərˈkraudɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does overcrowding mean?

noun

The state of being overcrowded; a situation in which a place or system is too full of people or things.

Example

"The city's rapid growth led to severe overcrowding in the public transportation system."

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