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Preservation

Verb / ˌprezɜ:ˈveɪʃʌn / Another word for preservation — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Preservation means the act of keeping something in its original state or in good condition.

Synonyms & similar words

saving conservation conservation protection maintenance upkeep safekeeping security sustenance continuation sustaining persistence retention perpetuation prolongation protraction extension provision reservation storage stockpiling hoarding

Synonyms by register

Formal

conservation maintenance protection safeguarding

Informal

keeping saving looking after

Literary

custodianship stewardship

Antonyms

destruction damage ruin decay neglect spoilage

Common collocations

  • cultural preservation
  • historical preservation
  • food preservation
  • preservation order
  • preservation society
  • preservation efforts
  • preservation techniques

Word family

noun preservation
verb preserve
adjective preservative

Usage note

Preservation often refers to the act of keeping something in its original state or preventing it from decaying or being damaged. It is commonly used in contexts like historical sites, cultural artifacts, and food.

Example sentences

  1. The preservation of nature is important for the future.
  2. We need to work on the preservation of endangered species.
  3. The preservation of ancient artifacts is crucial for historical research.
  4. The museum focuses on the preservation of art from different cultures.
  5. The preservation of food is essential for a healthy diet.

Quotes

  • Preservation of one's own culture does not require contempt or disrespect for other cultures. - Cesar Chavez
  • In wilderness is the preservation of the world. - Henry David Thoreau
  • The preservation of peace and the guaranteeing of man's basic freedoms and rights require courage and eternal vigilance: courage to speak and act - and if necessary, to suffer and die - for truth and justice; eternal vigilance, that the least transgression of international morality shall not go undetected and unremedied. - John F. Kennedy

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