Is population a suffix or prefix?

"Population" is neither a suffix nor a prefix. It's a complete word on its own.

Let's break down why:

* Suffixes are added to the end of a word to change its meaning or grammatical function (e.g., "-ing", "-ly", "-ness").

* Prefixes are added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning (e.g., "un-", "pre-", "re-").

"Population" is a noun that refers to the number of people living in a particular place.