conservation
4 antonyms for conservation — opposites grouped by meaning.
Noun — The protection and careful management of nature, wildlife, or natural resources.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
The protection and careful management of nature, wildlife, or natural resources.
“The charity funds conservation projects across the rainforest.”
Opposites
2. noun
The careful preservation and repair of artworks, buildings, or historical artefacts.
“The museum's conservation team restored the damaged painting.”
Opposites
Antonyms
How to use conservation
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
wildlife conservation
energy conservation
conservation area
conservation of mass
Etymology
From Old French, built on conserve plus -ation.
Full origin of conservation →Frequently asked questions
What does “conservation” mean?
The word “conservation” means the protection and careful management of nature, wildlife, or natural resources. In plain terms, protecting and looking after something so it isn't lost, damaged, or used up.
How do you pronounce “conservation”?
“Conservation” is pronounced kahn-suh-VAY-shuhn (/ˌkɑnsə(ɹ)ˈveɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “conservation” in a sentence?
Here is “conservation” used in a sentence: “The charity funds conservation projects across the rainforest.”
What part of speech is “conservation”?
“Conservation” is a noun.
Where does the word “conservation” come from?
The word “conservation” comes from Old French. From Old French, built on conserve plus -ation.
Is “conservation” a common word?
“Conservation” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “conservation” have?
“Conservation” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the protection and careful management of nature, wildlife, or natural resources.
What is the difference between "conservation" and "preservation"?
Conservation is the protection and careful management of nature or resources, often allowing sustainable use. Preservation usually means keeping something completely unchanged and protected from any use or interference.
What is the difference between "conservation" and "conservatism"?
Conservation refers to protecting nature, wildlife, or cultural artefacts, or to using resources carefully. Conservatism is a political and social outlook favouring tradition and gradual change; the two words are unrelated despite their similar spelling.
