forest-preservation-related
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/ˈfɔːrɪst prɪˌzɜːrvəˈveɪʃən rɪˈleɪtɪd/
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/ˈfɒrɪst prɪˌzɜːveɪʃən rɪˈleɪtɪd/
conservation of forests
Etymology
'forest-preservation-related' is a compound word formed from 'forest,' 'preservation,' and 'related.' 'Forest' originates from Latin 'foresta,' meaning 'open wood.' 'Preservation' comes from Latin 'praeservare,' meaning 'to keep safe.' 'Related' is derived from Latin 'relatus,' meaning 'brought back.'
'Forest' evolved from Old French 'forest,' 'preservation' from Old French 'preserver,' and 'related' from Old French 'relater.'
Initially, 'forest' referred to a wooded area, 'preservation' to the act of keeping something safe, and 'related' to being connected. The compound term now specifically refers to activities or policies aimed at conserving forests.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
pertaining to or connected with the conservation and protection of forests.
The new policy is forest-preservation-related, aiming to reduce deforestation.
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