EnvironmentAcademic Word List
sustainable
adjective
Definition
Able to be maintained long-term without damaging the natural environment.
In a sentence
“The company adopted sustainable practices to reduce its environmental footprint.”
Synonyms
environmentally soundviablerenewable
Common collocations
- sustainable development
- sustainable agriculture
- sustainable energy
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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.
conservation
noun
The protection and preservation of the natural environment, species, or resources.