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Overcrowding

usgb/ˌəʊvərˈkraʊdɪŋ/Volume
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Urban ContextPlay
Mostly used to describe issues in cities like traffic or housing shortages. SlideOvercrowding on the subway makes commuting difficult.
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Implies discomfort and problems resulting from too many people or things in one place. SlideOvercrowding at the concert led to safety concerns.
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Suggests a decrease in quality of life or experience because of excessive numbers. SlideThe beach's beauty is overshadowed by its overcrowding.