Deforested: meaning, definitions and examples
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deforested
[ dɪˈfɒrɪstɪd ]
environmental damage
To clear an area of trees by cutting them down, typically resulting in environmental damage and loss of habitat.
Synonyms
clear-cut, destroy forests, strip trees
Examples of usage
- The deforested land was left barren and devoid of wildlife.
- Many species are at risk of extinction due to deforestation.
Translations
Translations of the word "deforested" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desmatado
🇮🇳 विनाशित वन
🇩🇪 entwaldet
🇮🇩 gundul
🇺🇦 вирубаний
🇵🇱 wylesiony
🇯🇵 伐採された
🇫🇷 déboisé
🇪🇸 deforestado
🇹🇷 ormansızlaştırılmış
🇰🇷 벌채된
🇸🇦 مزال الأشجار
🇨🇿 odlesněný
🇸🇰 odlesnený
🇨🇳 被砍伐
🇸🇮 odgozdnjen
🇮🇸 skóglaust
🇰🇿 ормансызданған
🇬🇪 გათხაპნილი
🇦🇿 meşəsizləşdirilmiş
🇲🇽 deforestado
Word origin
The word 'deforested' originates from the combination of 'de-' meaning 'removal' or 'reversal' and 'forest'. The practice of deforestation has been documented throughout history as human populations have expanded and the demand for land and resources has increased. The negative impacts of deforestation on ecosystems, biodiversity, and climate change have become more widely recognized in recent years, leading to efforts to promote sustainable forestry practices and conservation.