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How do you spell Population?

Correct spelling

population

POPULAT + ION. Think: populate.

Why is population spelled this way?

From Latin populatio, a people. POPULUS (people). Population is the people themselves counted — humanity measured in numbers.

Common misspellings of population

populatonpopulasionpopalationpopuation

Example

The population has grown rapidly.

Frequently asked questions

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