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depopulate

/dɪˈpɒpjʊleɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does depopulate mean?

verb

To remove people from an area, especially to make it uninhabitable or to reduce its population.

Example

"The government decided to depopulate the island to protect its unique ecosystem."

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