Extirpation: meaning, definitions and examples

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extirpation

 

[ ɪkˌstɜːrˈpeɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in ecology

The complete eradication or destruction of a population of organisms from a given area. It is often a result of human intervention, habitat destruction, or invasive species.

Synonyms

elimination, eradication, extermination

Examples of usage

  • Due to deforestation, the extirpation of certain bird species has become a major concern.
  • The extirpation of the native plants led to a significant imbalance in the ecosystem.
Context #2 | Noun

in history

The act of uprooting or removing something completely. It can refer to the removal of people or customs from a particular place.

Synonyms

eradication, removal, uprooting

Examples of usage

  • The extirpation of the indigenous culture by colonizers had long-lasting effects on the region.
  • The extirpation of dissenting voices was a common practice during the authoritarian regime.

Translations

Translations of the word "extirpation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 extirpação

🇮🇳 उन्मूलन

🇩🇪 Ausrottung

🇮🇩 pemberantasan

🇺🇦 викорінення

🇵🇱 ekstirpacja

🇯🇵 根絶

🇫🇷 extirpation

🇪🇸 extirpación

🇹🇷 kökünü kazıma

🇰🇷 근절

🇸🇦 استئصال

🇨🇿 vykořenění

🇸🇰 vykorenenie

🇨🇳 根除

🇸🇮 iztrebljenje

🇮🇸 útrýming

🇰🇿 жою

🇬🇪 მოსპობა

🇦🇿 məhv etmə

🇲🇽 extirpación

Etymology

The word 'extirpation' has Latin origins, deriving from the Latin word 'extirpatus,' meaning 'root out' or 'destroy completely.' It has been used in various contexts, including ecology, history, and sociology, to describe the complete removal or destruction of something. The concept of extirpation has been significant in understanding the impact of human activities on the environment and cultural practices.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,761, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.