Definition of conservancynext
as in preservation
the careful maintaining and protection of something valuable especially in its natural or original state she's devoted her life to conservancy of the rain forest

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Recent Examples of conservancy The front deck looks across the surrounding forest toward the Sierra Crest, while the adjacent conservancy land provides separation from neighboring homes. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026 Train with Anti-Poaching Dogs Throughout Africa’s national parks, wildlife conservancies, and private concessions, anti-poaching units are an essential part of conservation efforts. — Emily Baldwin, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2026 Because the trips directly support white shark research, a portion of the trip fee is tax-deductible, the conservancy writes on its website. — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026 According to the lawsuit, Lindemann agreed to remove the sculpture by August 31, 2025, after a meeting with conservancy officials in May. — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for conservancy
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Noun
  • Targeting equipment essential to the preservation of fresh products and to the food supply of the French people is of extreme gravity and is unprecedented.
    — Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • If cash preservation is existential, every interesting experiment cannot remain sacred.
    — Alla Adam, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Hunting license fees and federal excise taxes on firearms, ammunition and archery equipment help fund habitat restoration, wildlife research and conservation programs.
    — Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The land the tribe inhabited before being evicted is now divided among ranchers, government agencies and a conservation nonprofit.
    — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026

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“Conservancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conservancy. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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