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DEPOPULATE

(verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Depopulate.

Depopulate - as a verb

Reduce in population

Example: "The epidemic depopulated the countryside"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
desolate

Depopulate - as an adjective

Depopulated.

Example Sentences

"The disease outbreak has caused the population to depopulate rapidly."
"War and famine have depopulated many villages in the region."
"The government's policies aim to depopulate overcrowded cities."
"The construction of the new highway will likely depopulate the nearby town."
"The invasive species has the potential to depopulate the native animal population."
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Word Game Points

Is DEPOPULATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, depopulate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DEPOPULATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is DEPOPULATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, depopulate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DEPOPULATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is DEPOPULATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, depopulate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DEPOPULATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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