Meaning of the word repopulate in English

What does repopulate mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

repopulate

US /ˌriːˈpɑː.pjə.leɪt/
UK /ˌriːˈpɒp.jə.leɪt/

Verb

to fill again with people or animals; to restore a population to an area

Example:
Efforts are being made to repopulate the endangered species in the wild.
After the war, the government worked to repopulate the devastated regions.