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

Several environmental groups have proposed removing or entirely bypassing the Glen Canyon Dam, draining what's left into Lake Mead, and implementing stricter water conservation measures. — Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 16 Aug. 2026

Again, the words conservation and preservation are important here! — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 16 Aug. 2026

Elizabeth moved to South Africa in 2016 to focus on wildlife conservation. — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026

North American river otters live in rivers, lakes, streams, marshes and on seacoasts, according to the conservation group River Otter Ecology Project. — Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026