Endangered: meaning, definitions and examples

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endangered

[ ɪnˈdeɪndʒərd ]

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species protection

In danger of extinction if not protected; at risk of disappearing forever. Endangered species are often the focus of conservation efforts to prevent their extinction.

Synonyms

at risk, threatened, vulnerable

Examples of usage

Many animals, such as the giant panda and the black rhino, are considered endangered due to habitat loss and poaching.
The World Wildlife Fund works to raise awareness about endangered species and protect their habitats.

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put in danger

To put someone or something at risk of harm, damage, or destruction. Endangered can also refer to the act of making a species vulnerable to extinction.

Synonyms

imperil, jeopardize, threaten

Examples of usage

The construction of a new highway could endanger the habitat of several endangered bird species.
Pollution from factories endangers the health of residents in the surrounding area.

Translations

Translations of the word "endangered" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ameaçado

🇮🇳 संकटग्रस्त

🇩🇪 gefährdet

🇮🇩 terancam

🇺🇦 загрожений

🇵🇱 zagrożony

🇯🇵 絶滅危惧

🇫🇷 en danger

🇪🇸 en peligro

🇹🇷 tehlikede

🇰🇷 멸종 위기

🇸🇦 مهدد

🇨🇿 ohrožený

🇸🇰 ohrozený

🇨🇳 濒危

🇸🇮 ogrožen

🇮🇸 í útrýmingarhættu

🇰🇿 қауіпті

🇬🇪 საფრთხის ქვეშ

🇦🇿 təhlükədə

🇲🇽 en peligro

Word origin

The word 'endangered' originated from the verb 'endanger', which first appeared in the early 17th century. The prefix 'en-' means 'to put into a specified state or condition', and 'danger' refers to the risk of harm or loss. The term became commonly used in the context of species conservation in the mid-20th century, as efforts to protect threatened animals and ecosystems gained momentum.