MeanOF

conservation

- noun (n)

Meaning: preservation

Synonyms: attention care cherishing conservancy conserving control custody directing economy governing guardianship guarding keeping maintenance management managing preserval preserving protecting protection safeguarding safekeeping salvation saving stewardship storage supervising supervision sustentation upkeep
Antonyms: destruction neglect spending squandering waste

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