populous

adjective4

1. •
   Having a large population.

   • China is the most populous country in the world.
2. •
   Spoken by a large number of people.

   • Chinese is the most populous language.
3. •
   Densely populated.

   • The Nile delta is a populous region.
4. •
   Crowded with people.

   • Airport departure halls are often populous places during the rush hours.