Reclaiming: meaning, definitions and examples
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reclaiming
[ rɪˈkleɪmɪŋ ]
environmental protection
Reclaiming is the act of returning land to its natural state after it has been damaged or altered by human activity. It involves restoring ecosystems, habitats, and biodiversity to their original condition.
Synonyms
regenerate, rehabilitate, restore
Examples of usage
- The company is committed to reclaiming the land it has mined for coal.
- Reclaiming the wetlands will help protect endangered species in the area.
- The government is investing in reclaiming polluted areas to improve the environment.
- Community volunteers are actively involved in reclaiming the riverbanks.
- Reclaiming abandoned industrial sites can revitalize local economies.
Translations
Translations of the word "reclaiming" in other languages:
🇵🇹 recuperação
🇮🇳 पुनः प्राप्ति
🇩🇪 Wiederherstellung
🇮🇩 pemulihan
🇺🇦 відновлення
🇵🇱 odzyskiwanie
🇯🇵 回復
🇫🇷 récupération
🇪🇸 recuperación
🇹🇷 geri kazanım
🇰🇷 회복
🇸🇦 استعادة
🇨🇿 obnova
🇸🇰 obnovenie
🇨🇳 恢复
🇸🇮 obnova
🇮🇸 endurheimt
🇰🇿 қалпына келтіру
🇬🇪 აღდგენა
🇦🇿 bərpa
🇲🇽 recuperación
Word origin
The word 'reclaiming' originates from the Old French word 'reclamer', meaning 'to call back'. It first appeared in the English language in the 14th century. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the restoration of land and resources. The concept of environmental reclamation gained importance in the 20th century with the rise of environmental awareness and conservation efforts.
See also: reclaimer, reclamation, unreclaimed.