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natural resourcesmaterials or substances occurring in nature which can be exploited for economic gain

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: materials or substances occurring in nature which can be exploited for economic gain

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈnætʃərəl rɪˈsɔːrsɪz/

Korean meaning: 경제적 이익을 위해 활용할 수 있는 자연에서 발생하는 물질이나 자원

Korean pronunciation: **내**춰럴 리**소**시즈

Example Sentences

  • My mother-in-law treats her vegetable garden like a national treasure, claiming it's her 'personal natural resources department.'
  • The government implemented strict policies to protect natural resources from overexploitation.
  • Students often joke that coffee beans should be classified as essential natural resources for university survival.

natural resources

NOUN

//ˈnætʃərəl rɪˈsɔːrsɪz//

materials or substances occurring in nature which can be exploited for economic gain

natural resources concept
💡 Concept

materials or substances occurring in nature which can be exploited for economic gain

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natural resources rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Natural resources flow from nature's forces to human sources

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈnætʃərəl rɪˈsɔːrsɪz/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈnætʃərəl rɪˈsɔːsɪz/

🌳Etymology

Origin

Natural은 라틴어 'naturalis'에서, Resource는 프랑스어 'ressource'에서 왔으며, '다시 일어나다'는 의미의 'resurgere'가 어원이다. 자연이 우리에게 다시 돌려주는 선물이라는 의미로 발전했다.

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🎵Rhyme

sourcescoursesforces
sources
courses
forces

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My mother-in-law treats her vegetable garden like a national treasure, claiming it's her 'personal natural resources department.'

The government implemented strict policies to protect natural resources from overexploitation.

😄 Fun example

Students often joke that coffee beans should be classified as essential natural resources for university survival.

Many developing countries depend heavily on the export of natural resources for economic growth.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

raw materialsnatural assetsmineral wealthenvironmental resources

Antonyms

artificial materialssynthetic productsmanufactured goods

Related

sustainabilityextractionconservationecosystemrenewable energy