Conservation is saving and protecting the environment.
...a four-nation regional meeting on elephant conservation.
...tree-planting and other conservation projects.
2. uncountable noun
Conservation is saving and protecting historical objects or works of art such as paintings, sculptures, or buildings.
The second image was discovered during conservation of the painting. [+ of]
3. uncountable noun
The conservation of a supply of something is the careful use of it so that it lasts for a long time.
...projects aimed at promoting energy conservation.
...rules concerning the conservation of fishery resources.
Synonyms: economy, saving, thrift, husbandry More Synonyms of conservation
More Synonyms of conservation
conservation in British English
(ˌkɒnsəˈveɪʃən)
noun
1.
the act or an instance of conserving or keeping from change, loss, injury, etc
2.
a.
protection, preservation, and careful management of natural resources and of the environment
b.
(as modifier)
a conservation area
Derived forms
conservational (ˌconserˈvational)
adjective
conservation in American English
(ˌkɑnsərˈveɪʃən)
noun
1.
the act or practice of conserving; protection from loss, waste, etc.; preservation
2.
the official care, protection, or management of natural resources
3.
the preservation, reconditioning, and restoration of works of art
Derived forms
conservational (ˌconserˈvational)
adjective
Word origin
ME conservacioun < OFr conservation < L conservatio
Examples of 'conservation' in a sentence
conservation
We also wanted to do conservation work.
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Modern zoos do important work in conservation, breeding programmes and education.
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A spokeswoman said it was hoped that the auction would raise money for future conservation work.
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He also recommends buying a plot with an older house that isn't listed or in a conservation area for a less stressful experience.
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The scheme has been going since the 1980s and it plays a role in wildlife conservation that is at the same time modest and indispensable.
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I have thought about erecting a fence, but we live in a conservation area and would likely need a full planning application.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
A number of listed buildings in the conservation areas at Longford and some in Harmondsworth.
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The conservation centre building is to be used for other disciplines.
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There has to be an investment case for conservation and intelligent use of forested land.
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What is the status of trees in a conservation area?
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But this was probably sound tactics as well as a necessary conservation of energy.
Jenkins, Roy Truman (1986)
That conservation works is something we need to remind ourselves of again and again.
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This is wildlife conservation on an industrial scale.
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This gave him scope for his interest in conservation and the environment.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
And the proceeds will go to elephant conservation projects.
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It will be easier with buildings outside conservation areas that are well set back.
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Some of the funds are used for conservation and research.
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This may be a problem if your home is listed or in a conservation area.
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For conservation work he often flew a light aircraft.
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That is the subtext of anything about wildlife and conservation.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
He continued to advise on the conservation of buildings well into old age.
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Planning consent would be needed only if the house was listed or in a conservation area.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
And therein lies one of the great problems of wildlife conservation.
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Conservation of energy will be vital.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The Prince is expected to raise the issue of elephant conservation during his visit.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Such a signal is necessary to encourage long-term investment in alternative energy and conservation.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
You see, conservation really does work.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
China's minister of environmental protection appears confident that the panda's conservation status will change.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
In other languages
conservation
British English: conservation /ˌkɒnsəˈveɪʃən/ NOUN
Conservation is the preservation and protection of the environment.
...wildlife conservation.
American English: conservation
Arabic: الـمُحَافِظَةُ عَلَى الطَبِيعَة
Brazilian Portuguese: conservação
Chinese: 保存
Croatian: očuvanje
Czech: ochrana životního prostředí
Danish: bevarelse
Dutch: conservatie
European Spanish: protección del medio ambiente conservación
Finnish: luonnonsuojelu
French: préservation
German: Erhaltung
Greek: διατήρηση
Italian: conservazione
Japanese: 保全
Korean: 보존
Norwegian: bevaring
Polish: ochrona
European Portuguese: conservação
Romanian: conservare
Russian: охрана
Latin American Spanish: protección
Swedish: bevarande
Thai: การอนุรักษ์ธรรมชาติและสภาพแวดล้อม
Turkish: koruma
Ukrainian: збереження
Vietnamese: sự bảo tồn
All related terms of 'conservation'
conservation area
In Britain, a conservation area is an area where birds and animals are protected.
conservation body
A body is an organized group of people who deal with something officially .
conservation grade
relating to food produced using traditional methods where possible , and following strict specifications regarding animal feeds and welfare , the use of chemical fertilizers , wildlife conservation , and land management
soil conservation
the preservation of soil against deterioration or erosion , and the maintenance of the fertilizing elements for crop production
conservation charity
A charity is an organization which raises money in order to help people who are sick or very poor, or who have a disability .
energy conservation
the prevention of the wasteful use of energy, esp to ensure its continuing availability
conservation of mass
the principle that the total mass of any isolated system is constant and is independent of any chemical and physical changes taking place within the system
conservation of charge
the principle that the total charge of any isolated system is constant and independent of changes that take place within the system
conservation of energy
the principle that the total energy of any isolated system is constant and independent of any changes occurring within the system
conservation of matter
the principle that matter is neither created nor destroyed during any physical or chemical change
conservation of momentum
the principle that the total linear or angular momentum in any isolated system is constant , provided that no external force is applied
conservation of parity
the principle that the parity of the total wave function describing a system of elementary particles is conserved . In fact it is not conserved in weak interactions
urban conservation area
an urban area that is protected, preserved and carefully managed
conservation of angular momentum
the principle that the total angular momentum of a system has constant magnitude and direction if the system is subjected to no external force