Synonyms of conservation

conservation

noun

ˌkän(t)-sər-ˈvā-shən 

1

as in preservation

the careful maintaining and protection of something valuable especially in its natural or original state

everyone has a duty to aid in the conservation of our nation's wilderness areas

Synonyms & Similar Words

• preservation
• conservancy
• protection
• maintenance
• management
• defense
• sustentation
• saving
• upkeep
• salvation
• care
• economy
• safeguarding
• guardianship
• guarding
• safekeeping
• husbandry
• keeping

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• waste
• neglect
• destruction
• ignoring
• damage
• injury
• dereliction
• ruin
• squandering
• harm
• hurt

2

as in maintenance

the act or activity of keeping something in an existing and usually satisfactory condition

the conservation of the nation's monuments and memorials

Synonyms & Similar Words

• preservation
• maintenance
• preserving
• conserving
• upkeep
• keep
• conservancy
• care and feeding
• support
• sustentation
• protection
• sustaining
• defense
• custody
• guardianship
• safeguarding
• guarding
• safekeeping
• care

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• neglect
• negligence
• ignoring
• disregard
• destruction
• injury
• damage
• harm
• demolition
• inattention
• dereliction
• ruin
• hurt
• ruination

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of conservation

That knowledge is helping to identify where conservation efforts can make a difference for the future. — Amy L. Scarpignato, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026

Nearly all organized hunting and fishing groups have come out in support of it, including the influential Colorado Wildlife Conservation Project, the state’s largest coalition of hunting, fishing, and wildlife conservation groups. — Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026

When Beatrice, the nice sister, knits a magical sweater from spider silk, the two embark on an adventure with surprising lessons on conservation and labor relations. — Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026

To honor her memory, FOBBV accepts donations to support its conservation efforts in the area. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 15 Oct. 2026