conservancy
UK/kən'sɜːv(ə)nsɪ/US/kәn'sә:vәnsi/
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Definitions
n.
An organization or area dedicated to conserving nature
（自然资源）保护机构；保护区
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedconserve + -ancy (state/body) = a body devoted to conservation. Best known in names like 'The Nature Conservancy.' Points back to conserve.
Root serv still carries 62 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.nature conservancy自然保护协会
- 2.land conservancy土地保护机构
Example Sentences
- 1.
The land was bought by a conservancy to protect its wetlands.