conservation-related
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/ˌkɑːnsərˈveɪʃən rɪˈleɪtɪd/
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/ˌkɒnsəˈveɪʃən rɪˈleɪtɪd/
connected to conservation
Etymology
'conservation-related' is a compound word formed in English from 'conservation' and the suffix '-related', where 'conservation' comes from Latin 'conservare' meaning 'to preserve', and '-related' comes from 'relate', from Latin 'relatus' meaning 'to bring back'.
'conservation' entered English via Old French from Latin 'conservatio', and 'related' developed from the verb 'relate', from Latin 'relatus'. The compound 'conservation-related' is a modern English formation, likely from the late 20th century, as environmental awareness grew.
Initially, 'conservation' meant 'preservation or protection', and '-related' meant 'connected to'. The compound now specifically refers to things connected to environmental or resource conservation.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
connected to or having to do with conservation, especially of the environment, natural resources, or wildlife.
The government introduced new conservation-related policies to protect endangered species.
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