noun

wildlife

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noun

Wild animals living in their natural environment, collectively.

"The national park protects a huge variety of wildlife."

"Poaching remains a serious threat to local wildlife."

How to Use Wildlife

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishUndomesticated animals living in nature, considered as a group.

Common pairings

wildlife reserve protect wildlife wildlife sanctuary

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A compound of "wild" and "life," first used to describe animals living freely in nature.

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