conservation
conservationnoun
UK/ˌkɒnsəˈveɪʃn/US/ˌkɑːnsɚˈveɪʃn/
B2the protection of nature, plants and animals, or old buildings
- She works for a wildlife conservation group.
- Energy conservation saves money.
UK/ˌkɒnsəˈveɪʃn/US/ˌkɑːnsɚˈveɪʃn/
B2the protection of nature, plants and animals, or old buildings