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What is another word for Conservation? – 131 Conservation Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    preservation protection maintenance restoration safeguarding defense upkeep husbandry management stewardship care custody guardianship salvage rescue rehabilitation renewal sustainability eco-friendliness environmentalism greenness wildlife management ecosystem management resource management natural resource management land management water management waste management pollution control recycling reclamation preservationism historic preservation cultural preservation.

    Meaning of Conservation

    The primary meaning of the word "conservation" is the act of preserving or protecting something, especially the natural environment.

    Definitions

    • The act of preserving or protecting something, especially the natural environment, from harm, damage, or neglect.
    • The preservation, protection, or restoration of the natural environment, including ecosystems, species, and natural resources.
    • The rational use of natural resources to ensure their continued availability and productivity.

    Etymology of Conservation

    The word "conservation" comes from the Latin "conservare", which means "to preserve" or "to keep".
    The term has been used since the 15th century to refer to the act of preserving or protecting something, and its meaning has evolved over time to include the protection of the natural environment.
    In the mid-20th century, the term "conservation" became closely associated with the environmental movement and the protection of natural resources.

    Example Uses

    • The conservation of wildlife habitats is essential for maintaining biodiversity.
    • The company has implemented a conservation program to reduce its energy consumption and waste.
    • The government has established a conservation area to protect the natural environment and promote sustainable tourism.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    destruction degradation devastation demolition dismantling disposal abandonment neglect waste pollution contamination exploitation overuse misuse abuse vandalism ravage desecration despoliation defacement destructionism annihilation eradication extinction.

    Related Nouns

    environment ecosystem species habitat resource reserve sanctuary refuge park nature wildlife biodiversity sustainability ecology biology geography geology hydrology meteorology climate atmosphere ocean forest mountain river lake.

    Related Verbs

    preserve protect defend maintain restore rehabilitate renew sustain manage conserve safeguard rescue salvage recycle reclaim reduce reuse recycle pollute contaminate destroy degrade devastate.

    Related Adjectives

    environmental natural wild free untouched pristine unspoiled raw organic green eco-friendly sustainable renewable recyclable reusable biodegradable non-toxic non-polluting conservationist preservationist protective defensive restorative rehabilitative.