wildlife

noun

wild·​life ˈwī(-ə)l(d)-ˌlīf How to pronounce wildlife (audio)
often attributive
: living things and especially mammals, birds, and fishes that are neither human nor domesticated

Examples of wildlife in a Sentence

an area with abundant wildlife
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Ultimately, wildlife commissions have a responsibility to all state citizens—not simply the most vocal. FWC employs more than 2,000 full-time fish and wildlife experts, with many possessing advanced degrees. Chris Dorsey, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025 The facility aims to house up to 5,000 detainees and uses the area's natural isolation and wildlife as part of its security measures. Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025 While the farm initially looked into international partnerships, Davis said political conflicts in eastern Europe like the Russia-Ukraine war have diverted attention away from wildlife conservation and toward human survival. Kylie Williams, Miami Herald, 29 June 2025 Glass containers, fires, or metal detectors aren’t allowed, and visitors are asked to stay off the dunes and keep their distance from wildlife. Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 27 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for wildlife

Word History

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of wildlife was in 1879

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“Wildlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wildlife. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.

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wildlife

noun
wild·​life ˈwī(ə)l-ˌ(d)līf How to pronounce wildlife (audio)
: nonhuman living things and especially wild animals living in their natural environment

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