Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word The act of protecting and preserving natural resources or historical objects to prevent their loss or degradation.
Conservation
/ˌkɒnsəˈveɪʃən/Synonyms:
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Examples:
Efforts in conservation have restored the local wetlands.
She dedicates weekends to wildlife conservation projects.
Conservation of historic artifacts preserves our heritage.
Etymology:
Derived from the Latin word conservatio, meaning preserve. It entered the English language in the late 14th century from Old French, emphasizing the protection of natural and historical elements.
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