wildlife
4 synonyms for wildlife, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Wild animals living in their natural environment, collectively.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
flora and fauna
wild animals
creatures
How to use wildlife
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
wildlife reserve
protect wildlife
wildlife sanctuary
Etymology
A compound of "wild" and "life," first used to describe animals living freely in nature.
Full origin of wildlife →Frequently asked questions
What does “wildlife” mean?
The word “wildlife” means wild animals living in their natural environment, collectively. In plain terms, undomesticated animals living in nature, considered as a group.
How do you pronounce “wildlife”?
“Wildlife” is pronounced WYLD-lyf (/ˈwaɪldlaɪf/ in IPA).
How do you use “wildlife” in a sentence?
Here is “wildlife” used in a sentence: “The national park protects a huge variety of wildlife.”
What part of speech is “wildlife”?
“Wildlife” is a noun.
Is “wildlife” a common word?
“Wildlife” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
What is the difference between wildlife and animals?
Wildlife refers collectively to wild animals living in their natural environment, so it excludes pets, farm animals, and creatures in captivity. Animals is a much broader term covering all members of the animal kingdom, wild or domestic. In broad usage, wildlife can also include wild plants and other organisms, but its core meaning is undomesticated animals in the wild.
Is wildlife singular or plural, and does it take a singular or plural verb?
Wildlife is an uncountable (mass) noun and normally takes a singular verb, as in "wildlife is protected here." You do not add an -s to make it plural or say "a wildlife"; instead you refer to "wildlife" as a whole or use phrases like "forms of wildlife" or "wildlife species."
What are common collocations with wildlife?
Wildlife frequently appears in compounds and pairings such as "wildlife conservation," "wildlife sanctuary," "wildlife habitat," "wildlife photography," and "protect wildlife." It is also common in "native wildlife," "local wildlife," and "endangered wildlife."
