preservation
The act of keeping something safe and making sure it does not get damaged, lost, or changed.
The act or process of keeping something in its existing condition and protecting it from damage, loss, or unwanted change.
The way food or other natural things are treated so they can stay good and not go bad for a long time.
The process of treating food or other organic materials so that they last longer and do not decay or spoil.
The planned work to protect nature, animals, or old buildings and keep them in good condition for the future.
The organized protection and maintenance of the natural environment, wildlife, or historic buildings and objects, often as a public policy or professional field.
- Base: preservation
- Plural: preservation, preservations
environmental preservation
1protecting the natural environment
Work and actions to keep nature safe and healthy, and to stop land, air, and water from being harmed.
- Environmental preservation is a key goal of the new policy.
- Many charities focus on environmental preservation and climate action.
- The park was created for environmental preservation as well as public recreation.
food preservation
1methods to stop food spoiling
Ways to keep food good to eat for a longer time, for example by drying, freezing, or adding salt.
- Freezing is one of the simplest forms of food preservation.
- The course covers basic food preservation, including canning and drying.
- Modern food preservation has greatly reduced the risk of food poisoning.
historic preservation
1protecting historic buildings and sites
The work to keep old buildings and places in good condition and stop them from being destroyed or changed too much.
- The city created a fund for historic preservation in the old town center.
- She studied historic preservation at university and now works for a museum.
- Historic preservation laws stopped the hotel company from tearing down the theater.
self-preservation
1protecting your own life or safety
The natural wish or action to keep yourself safe and alive.
- Out of self-preservation, he backed away from the dangerous situation.
- Her decision to leave the toxic workplace was an act of self-preservation.
- Sometimes self-preservation makes people stay silent instead of speaking up.