Populous

B2 16+
Synonyms Antonyms Collocations Idiomatic Expressions

Synonyms of populous

crowded
densely populated
thickly settled

Antonyms of populous

desolate
sparsely populated
unpopulated

Collocations of populous

populous city
Frequency: 80 %

Tokyo is a populous city with over 9 million residents.

populous country
Frequency: 75 %

China is the most populous country in the world.

populous region
Frequency: 60 %

The Nile Delta is a populous region in Egypt.

populous area
Frequency: 50 %

The coastal areas are the most populous areas in the state.

populous state
Frequency: 45 %

California is a populous state with a diverse population.

Idiomatic Expressions for populous

  • Phrase: populous area
    Meaning: an area with a high population density
    Usage: Tokyo is known for being a populous area with millions of residents.