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conservation

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/ˌkɒnsəˈveɪʃən/ · con-ser-va-tion

The act of protecting and preserving the environment, natural resources, or cultural heritage.

Meanings

nounformal

The act of protecting and preserving the environment, natural resources, or cultural heritage.

ماحول، قدرتی وسائل یا ثقافتی ورثے کی حفاظت اور تحفظ کا عمل۔

محافظت

mahafizat

Formal: سنتری

Synonyms

protectionpreservationsafeguardingمحفوظ کرناتحفظ دیناکفالت کرنا

Antonyms

destructionneglectabandonmentخرابیغفلتترک

Common Collocations

  • wildlife conservation
  • environmental conservation
  • cultural conservation

Example Sentences

Conservation efforts can help protect endangered species.

محافظت کے اقدامات خطرے میں پڑی ہوئی اقسام کی حفاظت میں مددگار ثابت ہو سکتے ہیں۔

Mahafizat ke iqdamat khatre mein pari hui aqsam ki hifazat mein madadgar saabit ho sakte hain.

The conservation of water resources is essential for sustainable development.

پانی کے وسائل کی حفاظت پائیدار ترقی کے لئے ضروری ہے۔

Pani ke wasail ki hifazat paidaar taraqqi ke liye zaroori hai.

Many organizations are dedicated to the conservation of the environment.

بہت سی تنظیمیں ماحول کی حفاظت کے لیے وقف ہیں۔

Bohat si tanzeemain mahol ki hifazat ke liye waqf hain.

Easily Confused With

conversation:Conversation refers to a dialogue or discussion between two or more people, while conservation focuses on protection and preservation.

Word Family

conserve
verbمحفوظ کرنا
conservator
nounمحافظ
conservative
adjectiveمحافظتی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of conserving a valuable resource like water.

Imagine a lush forest being preserved, which represents the concept of conservation.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

محبت کی ہر ایک شے کی حفاظت کرو خوابوں کو اپنے آنکھوں میں قید رکھو

Mohabbat ki har aik shay ki hifazat karo Khawabon ko apne aankhon mein qaid rakho

Protect everything you love, keep your dreams captive in your eyes.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

پانی کی حفاظت کرنا سیکھو

Pani ki hifazat karna seekho

Learn to protect water.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "conservatio" — preservation

First known use: 17th century

The term has evolved from the Latin 'conservare' meaning 'to preserve' or 'to keep safe' over the centuries.