preservation
[noun]
Synonyms: protection, conservation, maintenance, safeguarding, safekeeping, safety, salvation, support

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Related Words: defense, guard, protection, safeguard, shield, care, guardianship, ward

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

pres‧er‧va‧tion /ˌprezəˈveɪʃən $ -zər-/ noun [uncountable]

1. when something is kept in its original state or in good condition ⇒ preserve
preservation of
Eliot campaigned for the preservation of London’s churches.
We are working for the preservation of the environment.
the preservation of our cultural heritage
methods of food preservation

2. the act of making sure that a situation continues without changing
preservation of
the preservation of peace in the region

3. the degree to which something has remained unchanged or unharmed by weather, age etc:
The arena is in an exceptionally fine state of preservation.
⇒ self-preservation

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

preservation
noun
ADJ. environmental | building, railway, etc.
PRESERVATION + NOUN order The council has placed a preservation order on the building.
PHRASES a state of preservation Most of the buildings are in an excellent state of preservation.

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