peopled (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈpiːpəld/

Definition

Inhabited or occupied by people.

Examples

• The valley was peopled by a hardy race of farmers.

• The once-empty island was now peopled with settlers.

• The city is peopled by millions of diverse individuals.

How to Use peopled

peopled with (prepositional phrase)

Having people living in a particular place. — "The forest was peopled with mythical creatures in the old tales."

Synonyms of peopled

Words with a similar meaning to peopled:

• inhabited
• populated
• settled
• occupied

Antonyms of peopled

Words with the opposite meaning to peopled:

• uninhabited
• deserted
• barren

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