conservation
gb/kˌɑnsɚvˈeɪʃən/ us/kˌɑnsɚvˈeɪʃən/
B1
English
~ 2400
Senses
0 senses
Noun
B1
action
1
Protection of nature and resources
The act of keeping and taking care of nature and its resources so they are not damaged or used up.
Usage pattern:
[conservation] of [something]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'conservation' with 'conversation' due to similar spelling and pronunciation.
Synonyms
preservation (Focuses more on keeping something in its original state without change)
Antonyms
exploitation (Focuses on using resources without concern for long-term effects)
Collocations
wildlife conservation
|forest conservation
|water conservation
|conservation efforts
|conservation program
Themes
environment
|science
|ecology
|nature
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The government launched a new wildlife conservation program.
- Water conservation is essential in areas with frequent droughts.
- Conservation efforts have helped protect endangered species from extinction.
- Many organizations work on forest conservation to prevent deforestation.
- Conservation of natural resources is a global priority.
Learner examples
- We need conservation of water.
- The park has a conservation program for animals.
- Conservation helps keep nature safe.
- There is a group working on forest conservation.
Noun
B1
action
2
Avoiding waste of resources
The act of using things like energy or materials carefully so they are not wasted.
Usage pattern:
[conservation] of [something]
Synonyms
economy (In this context, refers to the careful use of resources to avoid waste)
Antonyms
wastage (Means careless or excessive use leading to waste)
Collocations
energy conservation
|fuel conservation
|conservation measures
Themes
daily life
|economy
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- Energy conservation can reduce household bills.
- Fuel conservation is important during shortages.
- They practice conservation of electricity by turning off unused lights.
Learner examples
- We need energy conservation at home.
- Fuel conservation saves money.
- Turn off the lights for conservation.
Noun
technical
B2
action
3
Care of cultural heritage items
The work of keeping old art, buildings, or objects in good condition.
Usage pattern:
[conservation] of [something]
Synonyms
restoration (Usually implies active repair to return something to its original state)
Antonyms
neglect (Failure to care for something, leading to damage)
Collocations
art conservation
|museum conservation
|building conservation
Themes
art
|history
|arts_entertainment
|education
Examples
- The museum has a department dedicated to art conservation.
- Building conservation helps maintain historical sites.
- Conservation specialists restored the ancient manuscript.
Learner examples
- Art conservation keeps paintings safe.
- They do building conservation in the city.
- Museum workers do conservation on old books.
Noun
technical
B2
relation
4
Scientific principle of unchanged quantity
A science rule that says some things, like energy or matter, stay the same amount even if they change form.
Synonyms
preservation (scientific) (In scientific contexts, means keeping a property unchanged)
Collocations
conservation of energy
|conservation of mass
|law of conservation
Themes
science
|physics
Examples
- The law of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed.
- Conservation of mass applies to chemical reactions.
- Physics students learn about conservation of momentum.
Learner examples
- The law says there is conservation of energy.
- Conservation of mass means mass does not change.
- In science we study conservation of momentum.
Grammar
Dictionary form
conservation
IPA
GB/kˌɑnsɚvˈeɪʃən/
US/kˌɑnsɚvˈeɪʃən/
Syllables & stress
con - ser - va - tion (4 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ser)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: conservation
- Plural: conservation, conservations
Word family
Forms
conservations
noun
Core family
conserve
verb B2
conservationist
noun
Related words
conservative
adjective B1
conservatively
adverb
Advanced or less common
conservatism
noun B2
conservancy
noun
Expressions
conservation area
1/kˌɑnsɚvˈeɪʃən ˈɛɹiə/
fixed phrase
Protected area for preservation
A place where nature or old buildings are protected by law.
Examples
- This valley has been declared a conservation area to protect its wildlife.
- They live near a conservation area full of rare plants.
conservation status
1/kˌɑnsɚvˈeɪʃən stˈætəs/
fixed phrase
technical
Species survival risk category
A label that shows how much danger a plant or animal has of dying out.
Examples
- The tiger's conservation status is listed as endangered.
- Scientists updated the bird's conservation status after new surveys.
soil conservation
1/sˈɔɪl kˌɑnsɚvˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Protecting soil from damage or loss
Ways to stop soil from being lost or damaged.
Examples
- Farmers use soil conservation methods to prevent erosion.
- Soil conservation is important for sustainable farming.