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I like L.A., but I think what's changed is that the kinds of films I do, the mid-range dramatic film, has become an endangered species.
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Meaning of "endangered species" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ENDANGERED SPECIES

endangered species  [ɪnˈdeɪndʒəd ˈspiːʃɪz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ENDANGERED SPECIES

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Endangered species is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ENDANGERED SPECIES MEAN IN ENGLISH?

endangered species

Endangered species

An endangered species is one which has been categorised by the International Union for Conservation of Nature as likely to become extinct. Conservation biologists use the IUCN Red List, where "endangered" is the second most severe conservation status for wild populations, following critically endangered. 3079 animals and 2655 plants are endangered worldwide, compared with 1998 levels of 1102 and 1197, respectively. The amount, population trend, and conservation status of each species can be found in the lists of organisms by population. Many nations have laws that protect conservation reliant species: for example, forbidding hunting, restricting land development, or creating preserves.

Definition of endangered species in the English dictionary

The definition of endangered species in the dictionary is in danger: used esp of animals in danger of extinction.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ENDANGERED SPECIES


Arches
ˈɑːtʃɪz
ashes
ˈæʃɪz
breeches
ˈbrɪtʃɪz
britches
ˈbrɪtʃɪz
bunches
ˈbʌntʃɪz
chiz
tʃɪz
dishes
ˈdɪʃɪz
duchies
ˈdʌtʃɪz
Fishes
ˈfɪʃɪz
galoshes
ɡəˈlɒʃɪz
Marches
ˈmɑːtʃɪz
multispecies
ˌmʌltɪˈspiːʃɪz
munchies
ˈmʌntʃɪz
reaches
ˈriːtʃɪz
riches
ˈrɪtʃɪz
rushes
rʌʃɪz
scratches
ˈskrætʃɪz
superspecies
ˈsuːpərˌspiːʃɪz
trenches
ˈtrɛntʃɪz
wishes
ˈwɪʃɪz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ENDANGERED SPECIES

end-stopped
endamage
endamagement
endameba
endamebae
endamebic
endamoeba
endamoebae
endanger
endangered
endangerer
endangerment
endarch
endarchy
endarterectomy
endbrain
endear
endearing
endearingly
endearingness

WORDS THAT END LIKE ENDANGERED SPECIES

agencies
cenospecies
coenospecies
currencies
ecospecies
emergencies
frequencies
inaccuracies
indicator species
interspecies
intraspecies
microspecies
pharmacies
policies
prophecies
protected species
secrecies
species
subspecies
vacancies

Synonyms and antonyms of endangered species in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «endangered species» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ENDANGERED SPECIES

Find out the translation of endangered species to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of endangered species from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «endangered species» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

濒危物种
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

especies en peligro de extinción
570 millions of speakers

English

endangered species
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

लुप्तप्राय प्रजातियों
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الأنواع المهددة بالانقراض
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

исчезающих видов
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

espécies ameaçadas de extinção
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বিপন্ন প্রজাতি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

espèces en voie de disparition
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Spesies terancam
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

gefährdete Arten
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

絶滅危惧種
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

멸종 위기 종
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

spesies kang meh punah
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

loài nguy cấp
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஆபத்தான இனங்கள்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

धोकादायक प्रजाती
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Nesli tükenmekte olan türler
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

specie in via di estinzione
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

zagrożonych gatunków
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

зникаючих видів
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

specii pe cale de dispariție
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

απειλούμενων με εξαφάνιση ειδών
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

bedreigde spesies
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

hotade arter
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

truede arter
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of endangered species

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ENDANGERED SPECIES»

The term «endangered species» is quite widely used and occupies the 30.788 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ENDANGERED SPECIES» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «endangered species» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «endangered species» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about endangered species

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9 QUOTES WITH «ENDANGERED SPECIES»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word endangered species.
1
Christopher Hampton
I like L.A., but I think what's changed is that the kinds of films I do, the mid-range dramatic film, has become an endangered species.
2
Jack Hanna
The snow leopard is absolutely magnificent. It represents really what endangered species are all about.
3
Arianna Huffington
It's no longer an exaggeration to say that middle-class Americans are an endangered species.
4
Patrice Leconte
Married people from my generation are like an endangered species!
5
Loretta Lynch
We all have a responsibility to protect endangered species, both for their sake and for the sake of our own future generations.
6
Alex Meraz
Actually I do support a charity, DefendersofWildLife.org. They help protect endangered species.
7
Yao Ming
Endangered species are our friends.
8
Haruki Murakami
Please think of me like an endangered species and just observe me quietly from far away. If you try to talk to me or touch me casually, I may get intimidated and bite you. So please be careful.
9
Jef I. Richards
In the world of commercial speech, tobacco advertising bears the earmarks of an endangered species.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ENDANGERED SPECIES»

Discover the use of endangered species in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to endangered species and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Policing International Trade in Endangered Species: The ...
The convention needs reform and this book gives a trenchant critique, including practical and effective recommendations for change.
Rosalind Reeve, 2002
2
The Endangered Species Act: History, Conservation Biology, ...
Since the 1970s, the Endangered Species Act (ESA), by virtue of its regulatory impact, has been a frequent subject of policy analysis.
Brian Czech, Paul R. Krausman, Center for American Places, 2001
3
Endangered Species Recovery: Finding the Lessons, Improving ...
The book features a unique integration of case studies with theory, and provides sound, practical ideas for improving endangered species policy implementation.
Tim Clark, Richard Reading, Alice Clarke, 1994
4
The Endangered Species Act at Thirty: Vol. 1 : Renewing the ...
As debate over reforming the Endangered Species Act heats up in the coming months, these two books will be essential references for policy analysts and lawmakers; professionals involved with environmental law, science, or management; and ...
Dale D. Goble, J. Michael Scott, Frank W. Davis, 2005
5
Biodiversity: Conserving Endangered Species
Discusses the origin and evolution of life on Earth, the effects of pollution and its relation to climate change, the importance of biodiversity, and the need to save endangered and threatened species.
Anne Elizabeth Maczulak, 2010
6
Endangered Species Act: Law, Policy, and Perspectives
With chapters written by some of the foremost practitioners in the field, the new edition of Endangered Species Act: Law, Policy, and Perspectives is an essential reference for conservationists and the regulated community and the attorneys ...
Donald C. Baur, William Robert Irvin, 2010
7
The Endangered Species Act
This handbook is a guide to the federal Endangered Species Act, the primary U.S. law aimed at protecting species of animals and plants from human threats to their survival.
‎2001
8
Przewalski's Horse: The History and Biology of an Endangered ...
Paper edition (1890-1, $19.95. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Lee Boyd, Katherine A. Houpt, 1994
9
The Endangered Species Act at Thirty: Vol. 2 : Conserving ...
A companion volume to The Endangered Species Act at Thirty: Renewing the Conservation Promise, this book examines the key policy tools available for protecting biodiversity in the United States by revisiting some basic questions in ...
J. Michael Scott, Dale D. Goble, Frank W. Davis, 2006
10
Angels: An Endangered Species
A comprehensive and extensively illustrated celebration of angels throughout history explores the wealth of visual imagery and literary references devoted to these "winged messengers of the miraculous"
Malcolm Godwin, 1990

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ENDANGERED SPECIES»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term endangered species is used in the context of the following news items.
1
New government strategy fails to protect endangered species
Governments across Australia are being urged to do more to protect endangered species, amid warnings land clearing and mining are ... «ABC Online, Jul 15»
2
Wildlife group wants moose on endangered species list
A national wildlife protection group has petitioned the federal government to put Midwestern moose on the Endangered Species list. «Minneapolis Star Tribune, Jul 15»
3
Disgustingly Adorable Panda Daycare Seeks to Save Endangered
Disgustingly Adorable Panda Daycare Seeks to Save Endangered Species. by Heather Dockray. July 8, 2015 at 16:25. Share on Facebook Click me! Share on ... «GOOD Magazine, Jul 15»
4
Bush calls for removal of warbler from endangered species list
AUSTIN -- Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush has thrown his support behind an effort to remove the golden-cheeked warbler, ... «Houston Chronicle, Jul 15»
5
Day Trippin': Up Close and Personal with the Endangered Species
Great educational tool for them, to learn more about the endangered species and native species, the ones maybe you don't see everyday." «My Twin Tiers.com, Jul 15»
6
ENDANGERED SPECIES: Invasive grass, fire a deadly one-two …
"For the Fish and Wildlife Service to reach a decision that a listing of the greater sage grouse under the Endangered Species Act is not ... «Environment & Energy Publishing, Jul 15»
7
Most Endangered species on planet, snow leopard spotted in the …
Considered as one of the most endangered species on planet snow leopard was seen for the first time in the icy heights of Kumaon Himalayas ... «Lauderdale Daily News, Jul 15»
8
Outdoors: Eastern cougar off endangered list
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is planning to remove the eastern cougar from the endangered species list. No, no, no, despite myriad ... «Press & Sun-Bulletin, Jul 15»
9
Govt takes steps to grow forest cover, save endangered species
"Assistance to the tune of Rs 20 crores has been earmarked to protect endangered species — Dugong, Gangetic Dolphin, Great Indian Bustard ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
10
Guest Voice: Public support critical for endangered species
The lesson is this: Without public support, no endangered species will succeed, no matter how many years are put into its recovery, how ... «Springfield News-Leader, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Endangered species [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/endangered-species>. Apr 2024 ».
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