Synonyms of conservation

conservation

noun

ˌkän(t)-sər-ˈvā-shən 

1

as in preservation

the careful maintaining and protection of something valuable especially in its natural or original state

everyone has a duty to aid in the conservation of our nation's wilderness areas

Synonyms & Similar Words

• preservation
• conservancy
• protection
• maintenance
• management
• defense
• sustentation
• saving
• upkeep
• salvation
• care
• economy
• safeguarding
• guardianship
• guarding
• safekeeping
• husbandry
• keeping

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• waste
• neglect
• destruction
• ignoring
• damage
• injury
• dereliction
• ruin
• squandering
• harm
• hurt

2

as in maintenance

the act or activity of keeping something in an existing and usually satisfactory condition

the conservation of the nation's monuments and memorials

Synonyms & Similar Words

• preservation
• maintenance
• preserving
• conserving
• upkeep
• keep
• conservancy
• care and feeding
• support
• sustentation
• protection
• sustaining
• defense
• custody
• guardianship
• safeguarding
• guarding
• safekeeping
• care

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• neglect
• negligence
• ignoring
• disregard
• destruction
• injury
• damage
• harm
• demolition
• inattention
• dereliction
• ruin
• hurt
• ruination

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of conservation

That kind of structure is better suited to climate and conservation challenges that will outlast any single budget cycle. — Marcene Mitchell, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026

Today, Longwood offers comprehensive education programs to the public, from youth classes to continuing education courses in a range of topics, including floral design, landscape design, and conservation and stewardship. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 19 Sep. 2026

States and conservation groups have filed numerous lawsuits seeking to turn back the changes. — Matthew Brown, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

The Douglas Land Conservancy and Colorado Cattlemen's hold conservation easements on either side of the highway. — Olivia Young, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026