Meaning & use
conservation
The careful protection and management of natural resources, wildlife, or historic sites to prevent loss or damage.
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The organization funds conservation projects to protect endangered rainforest habitats.
Water conservation becomes especially important during long periods of drought.
A note on using this word
Conservation typically implies sustainable use and management, whereas preservation more often means keeping something entirely unchanged.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
destructiondepletion
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