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deforestation

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /diːˌfɔːrəˈsteɪʃən/ · UK /diːˌfɒrɪˈsteɪʃən/

deforestation means: The cutting down or destruction of forests, often to use the land for farming.

noun

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The cutting down or destruction of forests, often to use the land for farming.

  • Deforestation destroys animal homes.
  • The government introduced laws to reduce deforestation.
  • Rapid deforestation has left the hills bare.

Similar words: forest clearance

Opposites: reforestation

Common phrases: widespread deforestation, prevent deforestation, tropical deforestation

Questions about deforestation

What does deforestation mean?

The cutting down or destruction of forests, often to use the land for farming.

What is deforestation in other languages?

Türkçe: ormansızlaşma · Español: deforestación · Français: déforestation · Deutsch: Entwaldung · Italiano: deforestazione · 日本語: 森林破壊

How do you pronounce deforestation?

In American English /diːˌfɔːrəˈsteɪʃən/; in British English /diːˌfɒrɪˈsteɪʃən/.

How do you use deforestation in a sentence?

Deforestation destroys animal homes. The government introduced laws to reduce deforestation.

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