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Depopulate

usgb/ˌdiːˈpɑːpjuleɪt/Volume
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Often used for historical events where populations decreased drastically. SlideThe bubonic plague depopulated entire medieval towns.
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Implies a reduction in population that is undesirable or harmful. SlideNatural disasters can quickly depopulate an affected area.
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Suggests a rapid or significant loss of population, not a slow decline. SlideThe war threatened to depopulate the country’s once bustling cities.
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