English · Nature & Environment
nature reserve
/ˈneɪ.tʃər rɪˌzɜːrv/
[/ˈneɪ.tʃər rɪˌzɜːrv/]
protected wild area
Intermediatenoun
Definition
An area of land set aside and protected to conserve its wildlife and natural features.
Example
The nature reserve is home to rare orchids and a thriving colony of nesting cranes.
The nature reserve is home to rare orchids and a thriving colony of nesting cranes.
Etymology
A compound of 'nature' and 'reserve' (Latin 'reservare', to keep back).
How & Where It’s Used
Common in conservation and tourism contexts.