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endangered

 

[ ɪnˈdeɪndʒərd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Verb

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.

See also: endangering.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,744 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.