conservancy

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Noun conservancy has 2 senses

conservancy - a commission with jurisdiction over fisheries and navigation in a port or river
--₁ is a kind of committee, commission
conservancy - the official conservation of trees and soil and rivers etc.
--₂ is a kind of conservation

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Conservancy

Noun

1. A government agency or nonprofit organization that is dedicated to the preservation and protection of natural resources, especially land, wildlife, and water.

Example sentence: The local conservancy worked tirelessly to protect the endangered species and their habitats.

2. The act or process of conserving or preserving.

Example sentence: The conservancy of energy is crucial for sustainable development.