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conservancy

con·serv·an·cy
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kuh n-sur-vuh n-see]
    • /kənˈsɜr vən si/
    • /kənˈsɜːvənsɪ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuh n-sur-vuh n-see]
    • /kənˈsɜr vən si/

Definitions of conservancy word

  • uncountable noun conservancy Conservancy is used in the names of organizations that work to preserve and protect the environment. 3
  • noun conservancy (in Britain) a court or commission with jurisdiction over a river, port, area of countryside, etc 3
  • noun conservancy conservation of natural resources 3
  • noun conservancy a commission authorized to supervise a forest, river, or port 3
  • noun conservancy an organization dedicated to the protection of natural resources, historical buildings, etc. 3
  • noun plural conservancy conservation of natural resources. 1

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Origin of conservancy

First appearance:

before 1550
One of the 31% oldest English words
1550-60; < Medieval Latin conservantia (see conserve, -ancy); replacing conservacy < Medieval Latin conservātia; see -acy

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Parts of speech for Conservancy

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

conservancy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

conservancy usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for conservancy

noun conservancy

  • protection — the act of protecting or the state of being protected; preservation from injury or harm.
  • preservation — to keep alive or in existence; make lasting: to preserve our liberties as free citizens.
  • management — the act or manner of managing; handling, direction, or control.
  • protecting — providing protection or shelter.
  • conservation — Conservation is saving and protecting the environment.

Top questions with conservancy

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