conservation
nounUK /ˌkɒnsəˈveɪʃn/
US /ˌkɑːnsərˈveɪʃn/
Conservation is taking care of nature so it stays safe and healthy.
The park rangers work on conservation to protect the animals and trees.
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2. The act of keeping something from being wasted or lost.
Water conservation helps us save water during a dry summer.
3. The careful protection of old buildings and art so they last a long time.
The museum is known for the conservation of ancient paintings.
4. Keeping something the same without changing it.
The conservation of energy means energy is not lost when things move.