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What is the real meaning behind the euphemism "areas are depopulated"

A. To force people to think about a serious topic and make a change
B. To create distance between ourselves and an uncomfortable topic
C. To make people laugh at how absurd the meanings of words are
D. To provide more information about a topic that interests us

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i think its (b)

because that is what this word means-the substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant

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