Sustainer: meaning, definitions and examples

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sustainer

 

[ sษ™หˆsteษชnษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

environmental context

A sustainer is an individual or entity that supports or maintains something, such as an ecosystem or a community. Sustainers play a crucial role in ensuring the ongoing health and viability of their environments, often through practices that encourage sustainability and balance.

Synonyms

guardian, maintainer, supporter.

Examples of usage

  • The sustainer of our local wildlife is the conservation program.
  • As a sustainer of the project, she ensured it continued to meet its goals.
  • Sustainers in agriculture work to preserve soil health.

Translations

Translations of the word "sustainer" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sustentador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคนเคพเคฏเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Erhalter

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penyokong

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดั‚ั€ะธะผัƒะฒะฐั‡

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ podtrzymywacz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ”ฏใˆใ‚‹ไบบ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท souteneur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sustentador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท destekleyici

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง€์ง€์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุคูŠุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ podporovatel

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ podporovateฤพ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ”ฏๆŒ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ podpornik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stuรฐningsmaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพะปะดะฐัƒัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฎแƒแƒ แƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒญแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dstษ™klษ™yici

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sostenedor

Etymology

The word 'sustainer' is derived from the verb 'sustain', which comes from Old French 'sustenir' or directly from Latin 'sustinere', meaning 'to hold up, support'. The Latin 'sustinere' is a combination of 'sub-' meaning 'up from below' and 'tenere' meaning 'to hold'. This etymology highlights the essence of sustaining as holding something up or maintaining it. Sustainers are essential in various contexts, such as environmental sustainability, social support systems, and economic stability, as they provide the necessary resources and commitment to uphold and improve conditions for living organisms and communities. The concept of sustaining has evolved over time, especially with the rise of global awareness surrounding environmental issues, leading to a greater emphasis on the role of sustainers in combating climate change and promoting sustainable practices.