Conservancy: meaning, definitions and examples
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conservancy
[ kษnหsษหrvษnsi ]
environmental management
A conservancy is an organization or designated area that focuses on the protection and management of natural resources, wildlife, and habitats. It often involves conservation efforts to preserve ecosystems and prevent degradation caused by human activities.
Synonyms
conservation area, nature reserve, wildlife sanctuary
Examples of usage
- The local conservancy works to protect endangered species.
- She is a member of the nature conservancy.
- The conservancy established new guidelines for forest management.
Translations
Translations of the word "conservancy" in other languages:
๐ต๐น conservaรงรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคเคฐเคเฅเคทเคฃ
๐ฉ๐ช Naturschutz
- Umweltschutz
- Bewahrung
๐ฎ๐ฉ konservasi
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะพะฝัะตัะฒะฐััั
๐ต๐ฑ ochrona
๐ฏ๐ต ไฟ่ญท
๐ซ๐ท conservation
๐ช๐ธ conservaciรณn
๐น๐ท koruma
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ณด์กด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุญูุงุธ
๐จ๐ฟ ochrana
๐ธ๐ฐ ochrana
๐จ๐ณ ไฟๆค
๐ธ๐ฎ varstvo
๐ฎ๐ธ vernd
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐาัะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแชแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qoruma
๐ฒ๐ฝ conservaciรณn
Etymology
The term 'conservancy' originates from the Latin word 'conservare,' meaning 'to preserve or keep safe.' This word evolved through Middle English and was used to describe various forms of preservation and repair. The establishment of conservancies as organized entities specifically focused on environmental protection began in the 19th century, as interest in conservation efforts grew alongside awareness of environmental degradation. Different types of conservancies were formed, including land, water, and wildlife conservancies, each aimed at managing and protecting specific aspects of the natural world. The concept has continued to evolve, with modern conservancies often collaborating with governmental institutions and local communities to promote sustainable practices.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #25,453, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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