national park
noun
Definition of national park
: an area of special scenic, historical, or scientific importance set aside and maintained by a national government and in the U.S. by an act of Congress
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1851
First Known Use of national park
1851
NATIONAL PARK Defined for English Language Learners
national park
noun
Definition of national park for English Language Learners
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: an area of land that is owned and protected by a national government because of its natural beauty or its importance to history or science
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