dispeople

[ dis-pee-puhl ]
verb (used with object),dis·peo·pled, dis·peo·pling.

  1. to deprive of people; depopulate.

Origin of dispeople

1
First recorded in 1480–90; dis-1 + people

Other words from dispeople

  • dis·peo·ple·ment, noun
  • dis·peo·pler, noun

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