conservation
Translation
conservation, preservation, protection
Examples
Wildlife conservation is very important.
Wildlife conservation is very important.
The conservation of old buildings is expensive.
The conservation of old buildings is expensive.
Grammar Patterns
((the conservation of sth.)) the protection of (sth.) The conservation of wildlife is important.
Similar Words
Synonyms: preservation, protection, safeguarding; Antonyms: destruction, waste
Etymology
From Latin 'conservare' (to keep, preserve). 'con-' (together) + 'servare' (to keep).
Memory Tips
Think of 'conserve' as 'keeping something together' (con-serve) for the future.