preservation

noun
UK: /ˌprezəˈveɪʃən/
US: /ˌprezərˈveɪʃən/

  1. The act of keeping something safe from harm or decay.

    1. Food preservation is important for long trips.
    2. The preservation of old books requires special care and attention to detail.

  2. The protection of natural resources and the environment.

    1. Wildlife preservation is vital for our ecosystem.
    2. Efforts at preservation are focused on protecting endangered species and their habitats.

  3. Maintaining something in its original or existing state.

    1. The historical society focuses on preservation.
    2. The museum is dedicated to the preservation of artifacts from the ancient world.

Synonyms

conservation protection maintenance

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "preservation" in English means: The act of keeping something safe from harm or decay., The protection of natural resources and the environment., Maintaining something in its original or existing state..

The phonetic transcription of "preservation" is /ˌprezəˈveɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌprezərˈveɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "preservation": conservation, protection, maintenance.

Example usage of "preservation": "Food preservation is important for long trips.". More examples on the page.