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self-conservation

self-con·ser·va·tion
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [self kon-ser-vey-shuh n]
    • /sɛlf ˌkɒn sərˈveɪ ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [self kon-ser-vey-shuh n]
    • /sɛlf ˌkɒn sərˈveɪ ʃən/

Definitions of self-conservation word

  • noun self-conservation the act of conserving; prevention of injury, decay, waste, or loss; preservation: conservation of wildlife; conservation of human rights. 1
  • noun self-conservation official supervision of rivers, forests, and other natural resources in order to preserve and protect them through prudent management. 1
  • noun self-conservation the careful utilization of a natural resource in order to prevent depletion. 1
  • noun self-conservation the restoration and preservation of works of art. 1
  • noun self-conservation a district, river, forest, etc., under such supervision. 0

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Origin of self-conservation

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English conservacioun < Latin conservātiōn- (stem of conservātiō), equivalent to conservāt(us) (past participle of conservāre to conserve; see -ate1) + -iōn- -ion

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Parts of speech for Self-conservation

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

self-conservation popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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