preservation
90
3.8
- noun
- /ˌprɛzərˈveɪʃən/
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preservación
- We must prioritize the preservation of endangered species to maintain biodiversity on our planet.
- historic preservation
- self-preservation
- preservation and conservation
They do so much for the preservation of African wildlife.
- They do so much for the preservation of African wildlife.
- So pain is a good thing physically because that is your preservation, self preservation mechanism.
- The next thing that's important to us as chefs is preservation, because we can hold things.
- He's not indifferent to life and its preservation.
- And there's another part of society that is focused on what they believe to be the preservation of what has made America great.
- in a very rare state of preservation. She wasn't fossilized, she wasn't frozen, she wasn't mummified.
- Well, the first thing that the first rule of a first responder, which is what we call the the first officer on duty, is preservation of life.
- Good government groups, Neighborhood preservation groups, landmarks groups.
- Drawing the line where yourself preservation turns into selfishness.
- So there's wealth preservation, there's wealth accumulation, right?
- Here there's almost like a self interested preservation of financial of wealth.
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With the selection of these projects, the AIA now supports preservation and outreach initiatives on five continents.
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Well, it's a pleasure to be here and support the preservation of the Everglades.
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So the choice is either preservation and repair or completely new construction.
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And in the United States, what we're trying to promote and protect is the preservation and protection of the Jewish faith.
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I was elected to this body, by a constituency committed to the preservation of law and order.
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The Constitution has a key role to play in the preservation of liberty and equality.
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They do so much for the preservation of African wildlife.
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Many articles merely synthesize and restate established information and standards for the preservation and conservation field.
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The 1980s ushered in an era of family preservation, and adoption policy was profoundly affected.
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The preservation of ancient manuscripts is crucial for future generations to learn from our history.
Synonyms
974
1.0
Keeping people or things safe from harm
117
3.5
Protecting and carefully managing nature and natural resources
27
3.5
Leaving something with a person or place so it is protected
2
2.1
Protecting people or things from danger
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Etymology
Preservation comes from the parts pre- 'before' and servare 'to keep', the same root you find in preserve and reserve. So preservation is like keeping something safe or unchanged before it can be lost or damaged.