Alphonse de Lamartine

Sometimes, only one person is missing, and the whole world seems depopulated.

French Poet

Often used for historical events where populations decreased drastically.

Historical Context

Implies a reduction in population that is undesirable or harmful.

Negative Connotation

Suggests a rapid or significant loss of population, not a slow decline.

Not Gradual Change

Typically involves a deliberate decision to move people from a location.

Intentional Action

May suggest the people could return once the issue is resolved.

Temporary Implication

Refers to a significant reduction in a species within an ecosystem.

Ecological Impact

Can suggest both local and widespread ecological consequences.

Scale of Effect

Human activities are often responsible for ecological depopulation.

Human Cause

 you know way beyond anything i've ever encountered before um this city is kind of been depopulated except for people uh who are um you know working in the inauguration or involved in security outside of a certain zone you can see kind of regular life gone in dc but

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 Rape is used as a weapon of war, instilling fear and depopulating whole areas. The quest for extracting this mineral has not only aided, but it has fueled

Depopulate