Conservancy
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noun
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verb
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(As a noun)
Conservancy ( noun )
- An organization or department that is responsible for the protection and management of a particular area of natural resources or cultural heritage.
- A place or area that is protected and managed for the preservation of natural resources or cultural heritage.
Origin:
Late middle english: from old french conservatoire, from late latin conservatorium "a place for keeping safe", from conservare "keep safe".
Examples:
- The national park is managed by a conservancy.
- The fish and wildlife conservancy is responsible for protecting endangered species.
- The historical conservancy is responsible for preserving the cultural heritage of the area.
- The water conservancy is responsible for managing the water resources of the area.
- The soil conservancy is responsible for protecting the soil resources of the area.
(As a verb)
Conservancy ( verb )
- An organization or department that is responsible for the protection and management of a particular area of natural resources or cultural heritage.
- A place or area that is protected and managed for the preservation of natural resources or cultural heritage.
Origin:
Late middle english: from old french conservatoire, from late latin conservatorium "a place for keeping safe", from conservare "keep safe".
Examples:
- The national park is managed by a conservancy.
- The fish and wildlife conservancy is responsible for protecting endangered species.
- The historical conservancy is responsible for preserving the cultural heritage of the area.
- The water conservancy is responsible for managing the water resources of the area.
- The soil conservancy is responsible for protecting the soil resources of the area.