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10 Language-to-English DictionariesProtected Area
/prəˈtɛktɪd ˈɛəriə/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A designated geographical space recognized for its natural, ecological, or cultural significance, where human activity is restricted to preserve its integrity.
"The national park is a protected area that safeguards diverse wildlife and ecosystems." - 2
An area set aside for the conservation of biodiversity and natural resources, often governed by specific regulations.
"Many protected areas are established to combat climate change and protect endangered species."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'protected area' combines 'protected', derived from the Latin 'protectus', meaning 'to cover or shield', and 'area', from the Latin 'area', meaning 'open space'. The concept evolved in the 20th century as environmental awareness grew, emphasizing the need to conserve natural habitats.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Protected Area" is said worldwide
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Zone protégée
Transliteration: zɔn pʁoteʒe
"La zone protégée abrite de nombreuses espèces menacées."
Geschütztes Gebiet
Transliteration: ɡəˈʃʏt͡stəs ɡəˈbiːt
"Das geschützte Gebiet ist wichtig für den Naturschutz."
Area protetta
Transliteration: ˈaːrea proˈtetta
"L'area protetta è fondamentale per la conservazione della biodiversità."
Área protegida
Transliteration: ˈaɾea pɾoteˈxiða
"El área protegida es crucial para la preservación de la fauna."
Área protegida
Transliteration: ˈaɾeɐ pɾoteˈʒidɐ
"A área protegida ajuda a conservar a biodiversidade."
संरक्षित क्षेत्र
Transliteration: sanrakṣit kṣetra
"संरक्षित क्षेत्र जैव विविधता के संरक्षण में महत्वपूर्ण है।"
保护区
Transliteration: bǎohùqū
"保护区对生态保护至关重要。"
보호구역
Transliteration: boho-guyeok
"보호구역은 생물 다양성을 보호하는 데 중요합니다."
保護区
Transliteration: hogo-ku
"保護区は生物多様性の保護に重要です。"
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