wildlife — animals and plants that live in natural conditions
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: animals and plants that live in natural conditions
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwaɪldlaɪf/
Example Sentences
- My neighbor claims his pet raccoon is 'wildlife' to avoid paying pet registration fees.
- The documentary showed amazing footage of African wildlife.
- Urban wildlife includes everything from pigeons to the occasional confused deer in shopping malls.
wildlife
NOUN[/ˈwaɪldlaɪf/]
animals and plants that live in natural conditions
Deer, foxes, and birds share the misty forest — this is wildlife untouched.
When wildlife's nightlife ends, they drift to afterlife
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Wildlife is a compound word formed in 1879, combining 'wild' (meaning untamed or in a natural state) and 'life' (meaning living organisms). The term emerged to describe animals and plants in their natural habitat, distinct from domesticated or cultivated species.
Breakdown
wild (untamed, natural) + life (living organisms). The compound fuses an Old English adjective meaning 'uncontrolled' with a Germanic root denoting 'living things.'
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📝Examples
“My neighbor claims his pet raccoon is 'wildlife' to avoid paying pet registration fees.”
“The documentary showed amazing footage of African wildlife.”
“Urban wildlife includes everything from pigeons to the occasional confused deer in shopping malls.”
“Climate change poses a serious threat to wildlife populations worldwide.”
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