Overcrowding Meaning in English
word
ˈoʊvɝˌkɹaʊdɪŋ
OH-ver-KROWD-ing
ˌəʊvəkɹˈaʊdɪŋ
oh-vuh-KROWD-ing
Definition
A situation where there are too many people in one space, making it uncomfortable or difficult to move and live there.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly for cities, prisons, public transport, or housing; implies discomfort or problems. 'Overcrowding' is uncountable. Often followed by 'in' plus a place (e.g., 'overcrowding in classrooms'). Not the same as 'crowd' (a group), and more serious than 'busy' or 'full'.
Spanish: hacinamiento - sobrepoblación (espacios) - aglomeraciónPortuguese (BR): superlotação - excesso de pessoasPortuguese (PT): sobrelotação - excesso de pessoasChinese (Simplified): 过度拥挤Chinese (Traditional): 過度擁擠Hindi: अत्यधिक भीड़Arabic: الاكتظاظBengali: জনাকীর্ণতাRussian: перенаселённостьJapanese: 過密Vietnamese: quá tải dân số - tình trạng quá đôngKorean: 과밀Turkish: aşırı kalabalıkUrdu: گنجائش سے زیادہ بھیڑIndonesian: kepadatannya berlebihan - kepadatan berlebih
Example Sentences
Overcrowding is a big problem in many cities.
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The train was delayed due to overcrowding.
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There is overcrowding in the classroom this year.
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The hospital is struggling with overcrowding during flu season.
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Overcrowding on the subway makes commuting stressful.
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To solve overcrowding, more affordable housing is needed.
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