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natural resources

British  

plural noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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


Example Sentences

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America’s competitive advantage has never been limited to our natural resources or the depth of our capital markets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

He spoke of opportunities for co-operation particularly in accessing Somaliland's potential natural resources, including rare earth minerals and oil.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

The country has very few natural resources and imports much of its energy, leaving it exposed to external shocks.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

Professor Bradshaw says this level of population growth is only possible because societies have relied heavily on fossil fuels and consumed natural resources faster than Earth can replenish them.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

The natural resources of the area were enough to support its human population.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari

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