🇮🇹Italian Source WordCode: IT

risorse idriche

Pronunciation / Transliteration: riˈzɔr.se ˈi.dri.ke

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Water Resources/ˈwɔː.tər ˈriː.sɔːr.sɪz/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇮🇹 Example Sentence in Italian:

"Le risorse idriche sono fondamentali per l'agricoltura."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    Natural sources of water that are used for various purposes including drinking, irrigation, and industrial processes.

    "The region's water resources are vital for sustaining its agricultural economy."
  2. 2

    The management and development of water supply systems to meet the needs of a population.

    "Effective water resources management is essential for preventing shortages during droughts."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'water resources' combines 'water', derived from Old English 'wæter', and 'resources', from the Latin 'resurgere', meaning 'to rise again'. Historically, the term evolved to encompass the management and utilization of water for various human needs, reflecting its critical role in agriculture, industry, and domestic use.

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