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10 Language-to-English DictionariesNature-Reserve
/ˈneɪ.tʃər rɪˈzɜrv/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An area of land set aside for the protection and conservation of wildlife and natural resources.
"The national park is a nature reserve that protects endangered species." - 2
A designated area for the preservation of natural habitats and ecosystems.
"The nature reserve serves as a crucial habitat for migratory birds."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'nature reserve' combines 'nature', derived from the Latin 'natura', meaning 'birth' or 'character', and 'reserve', from the Latin 'reservare', meaning 'to keep back'. The concept evolved in the 19th century as a means to protect natural environments and biodiversity.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Nature-Reserve" is said worldwide
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réserve naturelle
Transliteration: rezɛʁv natyʁɛl
"La réserve naturelle protège de nombreuses espèces menacées."
Naturreservat
Transliteration: naˈtuːʁʁeˌzaʁvaːt
"Das Naturreservat ist ein wichtiger Lebensraum für viele Tiere."
riserva naturale
Transliteration: riˈzɛr.va naˈtu.ra.le
"La riserva naturale è fondamentale per la conservazione della biodiversità."
reserva natural
Transliteration: reˈseɾ.βa na.tuˈɾal
"La reserva natural alberga una gran variedad de especies."
reserva natural
Transliteration: ʁeˈzeʁ.vɐ na.tuˈɾaw
"A reserva natural é essencial para a proteção da fauna."
प्राकृतिक आरक्षित क्षेत्र
Transliteration: prakritik aarakshit kshetra
"यह प्राकृतिक आरक्षित क्षेत्र कई दुर्लभ प्रजातियों का घर है।"
自然保护区
Transliteration: zìrán bǎohùqū
"这个自然保护区是许多濒危物种的栖息地。"
자연 보호구역
Transliteration: jayeon boho-guyeok
"이 자연 보호구역은 많은 멸종 위기 종의 서식지입니다."
自然保護区
Transliteration: shizen hogo-ku
"この自然保護区は多くの絶滅危惧種の生息地です。"
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