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overexploitation

American  
[oh-ver-ek-sploi-tey-shuhn] / ˌoʊ vərˌɛk splɔɪˈteɪ ʃən /

noun

  1. excessive utilization, especially for profit; overuse.

    Tourism in coastal areas often results in the overexploitation of local seafood species.

Etymology

Origin of overexploitation

over- ( def. ) + exploitation ( def. )

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