The term “population” in literature is deployed with a variety of emphases—from precise numerical descriptions to metaphorical and even pejorative uses. In historical and sociological texts, for instance, authors use it to provide quantitative details about cities and regions, such as citing the 40,000 inhabitants of Ilchi ([1]) or specifying census data like in Toronto ([2]) or Norway ([3]). In other works, “population” functions as a symbolic marker of social quality or cultural identity, as seen when it denotes an “expensive” or “vicious” segment of society ([4]), or describes a mixed and bustling urban mass that characterizes a city’s vibrant life ([5], [6], [7]). Additionally, the term can underscore transformation and migration, whether in the context of wartime shifts, as noted in the narrative of deserted towns ([8]), or in discussions about the assimilation of conquered peoples ([9]). Across these texts, “population” becomes a versatile word that simultaneously quantifies communities and conveys deeper commentaries on social and political change ([10], [11]).