Environment
conservation
noun
Definition
The protection and preservation of the natural environment, species, or resources.
In a sentence
“Conservation efforts have helped several endangered species recover.”
Synonyms
preservationprotectionstewardship
Common collocations
- wildlife conservation
- conservation efforts
- conservation area
More from Environment
biodiversity
noun
The variety of plant and animal life in a particular habitat or on Earth.
ecosystem
noun
A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.
deforestation
noun
The clearing or removal of trees from a forest, typically for agriculture or industry.
emissions
noun
Gases or substances discharged into the atmosphere from industrial processes.