natural resources — materials 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/
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
materials or substances occurring in nature which can be exploited for economic gain
Natural resources flow from nature's forces to human sources
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Natural derives from Latin naturalis, meaning 'of or pertaining to nature.' Resource comes from French ressource, which evolved from the Latin resurgere (re- 'again' + surgere 'to rise'), originally meaning 'to rise again' or 'to recover.' The term developed to denote materials or assets that nature provides and can be replenished or drawn upon.
Breakdown
Natural: nat- (born, nature) + -ural (adjective suffix). Resource: re- (again) + surgere (rise, spring up), eventually meaning 'that which rises again' or 'supply that can be renewed.'
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📝Examples
“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.”
“Many developing countries depend heavily on the export of natural resources for economic growth.”
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