Master confusing words with ease
Populace vs. Populous
Populace
/ˈpɒpjələs/Examples:
The local populace greeted the new mayor warmly.Environmental policies must consider the needs of the populace.The film was acclaimed by the general populace.
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Populous
/ˈpɒpjələs/Examples:
Tokyo ranks as the world’s most populous city.The populous region experienced rapid urbanization.Despite its size, the town is not very populous.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Populace refers to the people living in a particular area, while populous describes an area that is densely populated.
- Remember populace like people or civilians, focusing on individuals.
- Think of populous as having the ous ending, similar to crowded, indicating fullness or abundance of something.
- The word populace is a singular noun, whereas populous is an adjective.
- If youre talking about how many people live in a place, use populous; if youre talking about the people themselves, use populace.
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