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populous

[pop-yuh-luhs] / ˈpɒp yə ləs /


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And Germany, the European Union’s largest economy and most populous country, is absolutely central to the continent’s defense.

From The Wall Street Journal

It means cats and dogs can now be buried in family graves in the southeastern state - Brazil's most populous - provided sanitary standards are met, with local funeral services to determine the rules for doing so.

From BBC

Homebuying affordability is improving in 37 of the 50 most populous U.S. metro areas.

From The Wall Street Journal

Analysts have said that it is difficult for the world’s most populous country to cut its Russian crude purchases to zero, but even a modest reduction could have a discernible effect on Moscow.

From The Wall Street Journal

Muslims are more numerous in the north, where most militant activity has taken place during more than a decade of Islamist insurgency, while Christians are more populous in the south.

From The Wall Street Journal