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noun af·for·es·ta·tion \(ˌ)a-ˌfȯr-ə-ˈstā-shən, ə-, -ˌfär-\

Definition of afforestation

  1. :  the act or process of establishing a forest especially on land not previously forested

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Origin and Etymology of afforestation

Medieval Latin afforestation-, afforestatio, from afforestare to put under forest laws, from Latin ad- + Medieval Latin foresta, forestis forest

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Definition of afforestation for English Language Learners

  • : the act or process of planting a forest

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