conservation
noun
/ˌkɑnsə(ɹ)ˈveɪʃən/
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- (biology) gene sequences or structures that are not changed in evolution
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conservation
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- The act of preserving, guarding, or protecting
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préservation
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- A wise use of natural resources
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défense,
préservation
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conservative
adjective
/kənˈsɜːvətɪv/
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/kənˈsɝvətɪv/
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/kənˈzɜːvətɪv/
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- tending to resist change
- supporting fiscal, political or social conservatism
- UK: relating to the Conservative party
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conservateur
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- linguistics: having few changes relative to an older form
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conservateur,
archaïque
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- based on pessimistic assumptions
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prudent,
conservateur
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conservative
noun
/kənˈsɜːvətɪv/
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/kənˈsɝvətɪv/
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/kənˈzɜːvətɪv/
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- political conservative
- UK: member of the Conservative party
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conservateur,
conservatrice
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- Canadian conservative
- one who favors the status quo
- fiscal conservative
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conservateur
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conserve
verb
/kənˈsɜː(ɹ)v/
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/ˈkɒnsɜː(ɹ)v/
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- to protect
- to save for later use
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conserver
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conservator
noun
/kənˈsɝ.və.tɚ/
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[kənˈsɝ.və.ɾɚ]
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- one who conserves, preserves or protects something
- professional who works on the conservation and restoration of objects
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conservateur
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