Definition of "overpopulation" []

• Excessive population of an area to the point of overcrowding, depletion of natural resources, or environmental deterioration. (noun)

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• "Outside of Africa and the Arab world (with the exception of Lebanon), overpopulation is one problem we are well on our way to conquering."
• "At least here and in most states with a ton of deer overpopulation is the most dangerous problem facing the herd."
• "Sarah Palin has five kids, so she doesn't think human overpopulation is a problem obviously."