Reintroduced: meaning, definitions and examples
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reintroduced
[ ˌriːɪntrəˈdjuːs ]
returning species
To reintroduce means to bring something back into a situation or environment where it was previously present. This term is commonly used in contexts regarding wildlife conservation, where species that have been extinct in a certain area are reintroduced to help restore ecological balance. Reintroduction can also refer to the process of bringing back previously used practices, processes, or regulations in various fields, including policy-making and education. Effective reintroduction often involves careful planning and consideration of the ecological dynamics involved.
Synonyms
reestablish, reinstate, restore, revive.
Examples of usage
- The organization plans to reintroduce the wolves to the national park.
- After years of absence, the program was reintroduced to support local businesses.
- The government is considering reintroducing a tax incentive for renewable energy.
Translations
Translations of the word "reintroduced" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reintroduzido
🇮🇳 फिर से पेश किया गया
🇩🇪 wieder eingeführt
🇮🇩 diperkenalkan kembali
🇺🇦 повторно введений
🇵🇱 ponownie wprowadzony
🇯🇵 再導入された
🇫🇷 réintroduit
🇪🇸 reintroducido
🇹🇷 tekrar tanıtıldı
🇰🇷 재도입된
🇸🇦 أعيد إدخاله
🇨🇿 znovu zavedený
🇸🇰 znovu zavedený
🇨🇳 重新引入
🇸🇮 ponovno uveden
🇮🇸 endurreist
🇰🇿 қайта енгізілген
🇬🇪 მחדש გააცნო
🇦🇿 təkrar təqdim edilmiş
🇲🇽 reintroducido
Etymology
The word 'reintroduced' comes from the Latin root 'introducere', where 'intro-' means 'into' and 'ducere' means 'to lead'. In English, 'introduce' first appeared in the late 14th century and means to bring something into use for the first time. The prefix 're-' indicates repetition, thus 'reintroduce' implies the act of introducing something again. The term has evolved especially in the context of environmental science and conservation efforts, becoming prevalent in discussions about biodiversity and restoration ecology in the late 20th century. As species populations dwindle and become endangered, conservationists have sought methods to support their recovery, leading to discussions and actions around the reintroduction of species to their native habitats.