con·ser·va·tion

con·ser·va·tion
/ˌkɑːnsɚˈveıʃən/ noun [noncount]
1 : the protection of animals, plants, and natural resources

wildlife conservation

They are trying to raise money for conservation.

the conservation of the environment

— often used before another noun

a conservation commission

a local group's conservation efforts

the efforts of a local conservation group

The property borders a conservation area. [=an area of land that is protected and that cannot be built on or used for certain purposes]

2 : the careful use of natural resources (such as trees, oil, etc.) to prevent them from being lost or wasted

water/forest/energy conservation

3 : the things that are done to keep works of art or things of historical importance in good condition

She specializes in the conservation of furniture.

the conservation of religious shrines


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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