natural resources

British  

plural noun

1. naturally occurring materials such as coal, fertile land, etc, that can be used by man

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natural resources Cultural  

1. Factors of production not created (though harnessed) by effort. Minerals and fossil fuels are examples of natural resources.

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Example Sentences

Known for her work on “Adventure Time,” artist Ako Castuera has a second life as a ceramicist inspired by Southern California’s natural resources.

From Los Angeles Times

Their book may be wrong on some issues, but it is hard to dispute that the earth has finite natural resources, limited human carrying capacity and that excessive growth has resulted in environmental destruction.

From The Wall Street Journal

In California, state legislators are debating how to protect residents and natural resources without creating so much red tape that developers go elsewhere, taking their jobs and taxable earnings with them.

From Los Angeles Times

Beyond natural resources, adversaries have plenty of other levers to pull.

From The Wall Street Journal

The tension between the U.S. commerce-driven society and the sovereignty of our trading partners is what dictates our relationship with nations rich in natural resources.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• raw material
• timber
• water