depopulation
[/ˌdiːpɒpjuˈleɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: depopulações
despovoamento
1. The process or result of a significant reduction in the number of people living in a particular area or region
The depopulation of rural areas has been a major concern for agricultural communities.
O despovoamento das áreas rurais tem sido uma grande preocupação para as comunidades agrícolas.
2. The forced or involuntary removal of a population from a region
The depopulation of villages during the war created a humanitarian crisis.
O despovoamento de aldeias durante a guerra criou uma crise humanitária.
3. A decline in population density due to emigration, low birth rates, or mortality
Economic hardship led to the depopulation of the mining town.
A dificuldade econômica levou ao despovoamento da cidade de mineração.
Depopulation is a significant socioeconomic issue in Brazil, particularly affecting rural areas and the Northeast region as people migrate to major cities like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro seeking better economic opportunities. In Portugal, depopulation of interior regions has been a major policy concern. In the USA, depopulation discussions often center on the Rust Belt and agricultural regions affected by industrial decline.
Related Idioms & Phrases
êxodo rural (rural exodus)
fuga de cérebros (brain drain - when educated population leaves)
envelhecimento da população (aging population - related phenomenon)
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