wildlife
gb/wˈaɪldlˌaɪf/ us/wˈaɪldlˌaɪf/
A2
English
~ 3300
vadon élő állat- és növényvilág, vadvilág, élővilág
NOUN
A2
1
Usage pattern:
[wildlife] in [a place]
The national park is home to a variety of wildlife, including bears and eagles.
A nemzeti park változatos élővilágnak ad otthont, többek között medvéknek és sasoknak.
Wildlife in the area has suffered due to deforestation.
A térség vadon élő állat- és növényvilága megsínylette az erdőirtást.
Tourists come here to photograph the local wildlife.
The documentary focuses on African wildlife.
Protecting wildlife is essential for a balanced ecosystem.
Learner examples
There is a lot of wildlife in the forest.
Sok vadon élő állat és növény él az erdőben.
We saw birds and deer as part of the wildlife.
A vadon élő állatok közül madarakat és szarvasokat is láttunk.
Wildlife lives in the mountains near my town.
Wildlife can be dangerous if you get too close.
Wildlife needs clean water to survive.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'wildlife' with 'wild life'. 'Wildlife' is a single word referring to animals and plants in nature, not a description of a lifestyle.
Meaning
Animals and plants in nature
Collocations
protect wildlife
|wildlife conservation
|wildlife habitat
|observe wildlife
|wildlife reserve
Synonyms
fauna (Refers specifically to animals, not plants; more formal or scientific.)
Antonyms
livestock (Refers to domesticated animals raised by humans, the opposite of wild animals.)
Themes
nature
|environment
|biology
|animals
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Animals and plants that live in nature, not kept by people.
Animals and plants living and growing in natural environments without direct human control.
Grammar
Dictionary form
wildlife
IPA
GB/wˈaɪldlˌaɪf/
US/wˈaɪldlˌaɪf/
Syllables & stress
wild - life (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (wild)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: wildlife
- Plural: wildlife
Word family
Core family
wild
adjective A2
Related words
wildly
adverb B1
wilderness
noun B1
Advanced or less common
wildness
noun
Expressions
wildlife conservation
1/wˈaɪldlˌaɪf kˌɑnsɚvˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Protection of wild animals and plants
The act of keeping animals and plants in nature safe from harm or loss.
Examples
- Wildlife conservation is a priority for many environmental groups.
- The government has launched a new wildlife conservation program to protect endangered species.
wildlife habitat
1/wˈaɪldlˌaɪf hˈæbətˌæt/
fixed phrase
Natural home of wild species
The place in nature where wild animals and plants live.
Examples
- Logging is destroying the wildlife habitat in the region.
- Wetlands are an important wildlife habitat for many bird species.
wildlife reserve
1/wˈaɪldlˌaɪf ɹɪzˈɚv/
fixed phrase
Protected area for wild species
A special place where wild animals and plants are kept safe and not harmed by people.
Examples
- We visited a wildlife reserve to see lions and elephants.
- The new wildlife reserve will help protect rare birds.