Definition

To fill an area with people again after it has been emptied or depopulated.

Example

After the disaster, efforts were made to repopulate the town with new residents.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I heard they want to repeople the area after the storm.

That makes sense; it needs a lot of work to get back to normal.

Yeah, it’s important to repeople it so families can return.

Absolutely, the community needs to come back together.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

This word originates from the prefix 're-' (meaning again) and the root 'people' (from Old French 'pople', meaning a group of individuals). The word 'repeople' means to populate or fill again with people.

Memory Tip

Think of 're-' meaning again and 'people' referring to a group of individuals — this helps you remember that 'repeople' means to fill an area with people again.

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