repeople

/riːˈpiːpl/

Definitions

1. verb

to populate or occupy again, especially with people

“The town was repeople after the devastating floods.”

2. verb

to give a new population or set of inhabitants to

“The city was repeople with refugees from the war-torn country.”

3. noun

a person or people who reoccupy a place

“The repeople of the town worked hard to rebuild their homes.”

Synonyms

  • reoccupy
  • repopulate

Antonyms

  • desert
  • evacuate