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anti-poaching

adjective an·ti-poach·ing \ ˌan-tē-ˈpō-chiŋ , 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

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