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anti-poaching

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an·​ti-poach·​ing | \ ˌan-tē-ˈpō-chiŋ How to pronounce anti-poaching (audio) , ˌan-tī- \
variants: or less commonly antipoaching

Definition of anti-poaching

: opposing, prohibiting, or acting to prevent poaching anti-poaching laws an anti-poaching patrol

First Known Use of anti-poaching

1862, in the meaning defined above

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“Anti-poaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-poaching. Accessed 23 Oct. 2021.

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