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Meaning of "wildlife" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF WILDLIFE

wildlife  [ˈwaɪldˌlaɪf] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF WILDLIFE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Wildlife 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 WILDLIFE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

wildlife

Wildlife

Wildlife traditionally refers to non-domesticated animal species, but has come to include all plants, fungi and other organisms which grow or live wild in an area without being introduced by humans. Domesticating wild plant and animal species for human benefit has occurred many times all over the planet, and has a major impact on the environment, both positive and negative. Wildlife can be found in all ecosystems. Deserts, forests, rain forests, plains, grasslands, and other areas including the most developed urban sites, all have distinct forms of wildlife. While the term in popular culture usually refers to animals that are untouched by human factors, most scientists agree that wildlife around is affected by human activities. Humans have historically tended to separate civilization from wildlife in a number of ways including the legal, social, and moral sense. Some animals, however, have adapted to suburban environments. This includes such animals as domesticated cats, dogs, mice, and gerbils.

Definition of wildlife in the English dictionary

The definition of wildlife in the dictionary is wild animals and plants collectively.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH WILDLIFE


afterlife
ˈɑːftəˌlaɪf
birdlife
ˈbɜːdlaɪf
folklife
ˈfəʊkˌlaɪf
highlife
ˈhaɪˌlaɪf
life
laɪf
long-life
ˈlɒŋlaɪf
lowlife
ˈləʊˌlaɪf
midlife
ˈmɪdˌlaɪf
nightlife
ˈnaɪtˌlaɪf
real-life
ˌriːlˈlaɪf
short-life
ˌʃɔːtˈlaɪf
still-life
stɪl laɪf

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE WILDLIFE

wildebeest
wilder
wilderment
wilderness
wildfire
wildfowl
wildfowler
wildfowling
wilding
wildish
wildlands
wildlife park
wildlife photographer
wildlife programme
wildlife sanctuary
wildling
wildly
wildness
wilds
wildwood

WORDS THAT END LIKE WILDLIFE

a dog´s life
come to life
daily life
family life
for dear life
go for your life
half-life
home life
love life
not on your life
quality of life
real life
school life
sex life
shelf life
social life
still life
to the life
tree of life
way of life

Synonyms and antonyms of wildlife in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «WILDLIFE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «wildlife» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of wildlife

Translation of «wildlife» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF WILDLIFE

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

Translator English - Chinese

野生动植物
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

flora y fauna
570 millions of speakers

English

wildlife
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

वन्य जीवन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

حَيَاةٌ بَرِيَّة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

живая природа
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

fauna selvagem
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বন্যপ্রাণী
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

faune et flore
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Hidupan liar
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

wild lebende Tiere und Pflanzen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

野生生物
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

야생 생물
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Satwa
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

thế giới động vật hoang dã
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வன
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

वन्यजीवन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

yaban hayatı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

fauna selvaggia
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

dzika przyroda
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

дика природа
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

natură sălbatică
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

άγρια φύση
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

wild
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

naturliv
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

dyreliv
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of wildlife

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WILDLIFE»

The term «wildlife» is very widely used and occupies the 6.690 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «WILDLIFE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «wildlife» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «wildlife» 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 wildlife

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10 QUOTES WITH «WILDLIFE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word wildlife.
1
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Americans think African writers will write about the exotic, about wildlife, poverty, maybe AIDS. They come to Africa and African books with certain expectations.
2
Stephen Ambrose
Dams have harmed our wildlife and made rivers less useful for recreation.
3
Viswanathan Anand
I love travelling and going on wildlife safaris. I have an interest in astronomy. I like reading on current affairs, business and science. I love doing nothing if I can help it.
4
Viswanathan Anand
I have a love for astronomy; Aruna, my wife, and I love travelling, so whenever we get an opportunity, we set off to explore places that have tickled our interest. We are also wildlife enthusiasts.
5
Clive Anderson
Research gathered over recent years has highlighted the countless benefits to people, wildlife and the environment that come from planting trees and creating new woodland habitat. It's obvious trees are good things.
6
Scott Baio
One of my favorite things to do is play golf at Braemar Country Club. It's quiet and not overly crowded. The people are nice, and there's wildlife all around the course. As far as my game itself, I can go from a 10 handicap to a 30, depending on the day.
7
Robert T. Bakker
One researcher just determined that African and Indian elephants make each other sick. When a new animal or plant is introduced to a habitat bad things happen. The biggest danger to native wildlife is foreign wildlife.
8
James Balog
When I worked with wildlife a lot in the Eighties and Nineties, I learnt the meaning of patience. And when I worked with trees, I learned the meaning of humility.
9
Li Bingbing
Illegal killings of elephants are being linked to organized crime and the funding of armed militia groups. Many consumers in Asia do not realize that by buying ivory, they are playing a role in the illegal wildlife trade and its serious consequences.
10
Katherine Center
It's fun to think about plants not just as decorations but as functioning parts of our yard's ecosystem that attract wildlife to the garden. We have hummingbirds, tons of bees, and many monarch butterflies. The kids love it! Though we're very laissez-faire with the garden and never put chemicals on it or even water it much!

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WILDLIFE»

Discover the use of wildlife in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to wildlife and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Wildlife Conservation in China: Preserving the Habitat of ...
But what does the future hold for China's wildlife? In this thoughtful work the leading U.S. expert on wildlife projects in Western China presents a multi-faceted assessment of the topic.
Richard B. Harris, 2007
2
Resolving Human-Wildlife Conflicts: The Science of Wildlife ...
In this book, he stresses the inter-relatedness of wildlife damage management within the larger discipline of wildlife conservation and provides an extensive review of the scientific literature.
Michael R. Conover, 2001
3
Wildlife Films
Wildlife Films traces the genealogy of the nature film, from its origins as the "animal locomotion" studies that mark the very beginnings of motion pictures themselves, to the founding of the Animal Planet cable channel that boasts "all ...
Derek Bouse, 2011
4
The California Wildlife Habitat Garden: How to Attract Bees, ...
Explains how to transform backyard gardens into living ecosystems that are not only enjoyable retreats for humans, but also sanctuaries for wildlife.
Nancy Bauer, 2012
5
People and Wildlife, Conflict or Co-existence?
This book presents a variety of solutions to human-wildlife conflicts, including novel and traditional farming practices, offsetting the costs of wildlife damage through hunting and tourism, and the development of local and national ...
Rosie Woodroffe, Simon Thirgood, Alan Rabinowitz, 2005
6
Animal Behavior and Wildlife Conservation
The book brings together conservation biologists, wildlife managers, and academics from around the world to examine the importance of general principles, the role played by specific characteristics of different species, and the importance ...
Marco Festa-Bianchet, Marco Apollonio, 2003
7
A Manual for Wildlife Radio Tagging
Replaces the author's 1987 publication, Wildlife radio tagging as the standard text in the field.
Robert Kenward, 2001
8
The Wildlife of Southern Africa: A Field Guide to the ...
A comprehensive and accessible guide to the flora and fauna of Southern Africa.
Vincent Carruthers, 2005
9
Wildlife Tourism
Annotation This research book is a landmark contribution to the rapidly growing field of wildlife tourism, especially in regard to its underpinning foundations of science, conservation and policy.
David Newsome, Ross Kingston Dowling, Susan A. Moore, 2005
10
Madagascar Wildlife
Featuring over 250 species - from lemurs to millipedes - this guide is ideal for natural history enthusiasts and travellers alike. Newly discovered species and recently protected habitats are all covered in this fully revised edition.
Nick Garbutt, Hilary Bradt, Derek Schuurman, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WILDLIFE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term wildlife is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Who is really responsible for the killing of Zim's wildlife?
Hwange National Park is Zimbabwe's oldest and largest wildlife reserve, and the lion Palmer killed was its star attraction. It even had a name: Cecil. For killing ... «The Zimbabwe Standard, Aug 15»
2
Cecil the Lion's Death Spurred Donations to Wildlife Groups … Now …
Cecil the Lion's Death Spurred Donations to Wildlife Groups … Now What? After a trophy hunter killed one of Africa's most famous lions, interest in conservation ... «National Geographic, Aug 15»
3
Cecil the lion's slay inspires push from local pols to protect wildlife
"The outrageous killing of Cecil the Lion is just the latest example for why Fish and Wildlife Service should act immediately to add African lions to the ... «amNY, Jul 15»
4
Cecil the Lion Death Investigated by US Fish and Wildlife Service
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will investigate the death of Cecil the lion, who was killed by Minnesota dentist Walter J. Palmer earlier this month. Protesters ... «Newsweek, Jul 15»
5
Wildlife activists concerned over Uganda-Congo border oil
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) - Activists on Thursday urged Uganda's government to reverse a decision to open for oil drilling a wildlife park on Uganda's border with ... «Washington Times, Jul 15»
6
Wildlife officials tranquilize bear that climbed tree on University of …
A tranquilized bear falls from a tree after being darted by Colorado Department of Wildlife officers on Friday morning, July 10, 2015 on the University of Colorado ... «Fox News, Jul 15»
7
Wildlife agency calls for carbon cuts to save polar bear
That's the main finding released Thursday in a draft proposal of the Fish and Wildlife Service's (FWS) first ever plan for conserving the polar bear, which was ... «The Hill, Jul 15»
8
US Fish and Wildlife Service Denies Threatened Status for Gray …
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service rejected a petition that would reclassify most gray wolves under the Endangered Species Act as “threatened” throughout the ... «HSUS News, Jun 15»
9
Bear hunting approved in Fla.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission voted Wednesday to allow bear hunting in the state. [VOTE: Should bear hunts be legal in Florida?]. «WKMG Orlando, Jun 15»
10
2000 Pounds Of Ivory Crushed: Times Square Event Protests …
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service worked with state officials and various advocacy groups in efforts to spread the message that threatened or endangered ... «The Inquisitr, Jun 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Wildlife [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/wildlife>. May 2024 ».
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