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wildlife

American  
[wahyld-lahyf] / ˈwaɪldˌlaɪf /

noun

  1. undomesticated animals living in the wild, including those hunted for food, sport, or profit.

adjective

  1. of, for, or abounding in wildlife.

    a wildlife preserve.
wildlife British  
/ ˈwaɪldˌlaɪf /

noun

  1. wild animals and plants collectively

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Etymology

Origin of wildlife

First recorded in 1930–35; wild + life

Example Sentences

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Opponents raised concerns about the property's size, design and impacts on the landscape and wildlife.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

They bought a house in El Valle de Anton, a beautiful town known for exotic wildlife, breathtaking treks, and fresh mountain air.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

Paul Sample JP, cabinet member for environment, climate and waste, said the funding would be a "significant step" in the council's goals of boosting wildlife recovery and expanding tree canopy cover.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

It is one of the world's most important global meetings for wildlife conservation.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

On the one hand conservationists and many wildlife biologists assert that the losses have been severe and in some cases even catastrophic.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

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