national park

American  

noun

1. an area of scenic beauty, historical importance, or the like, owned and maintained by a national government for the use of the people.

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National Park ¹ British  

noun

1. a mountainous volcanic region in New Zealand, in the central North Island: ski resort

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national park ² British  

noun

1. an area of countryside for public use designated by a national government as being of notable scenic, environmental, or historical importance

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Etymology

Origin of national park

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70

Compare meaning

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• national monument vs. national park

Example Sentences

Several unions representing national park workers issued a statement last month supporting Joslin’s reinstatement and right to free speech.

From The Wall Street Journal

A spokesperson for the national park authority said it had originally scheduled repairs in the 2024/25 financial year.

From BBC

Since I was a little kid, our family has spent every school break lounging on a sandy beach, hiking in a national park, or exploring a foreign city.

From Literature

Only Congress or the president has the authority to establish a new unit of the national park system.

From Los Angeles Times

A license plate reader detected Propeck’s car entering the national park on Oct.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• preserve
• reservation
• reserve