La protecció del medi ambient
Example: La protecció del medi ambient és responsabilitat de tothom avui.
Definition
"La protecció del medi ambient" refers to the actions and policies aimed at preserving and safeguarding the natural environment from harm or degradation. It involves efforts to maintain ecological balance and prevent pollution to ensure a healthy planet for current and future generations.
Etymology
The phrase "la protecció del medi ambient" comes from Catalan, where "protecció" means protection, "del" means of the, and "medi ambient" means environment. "Protecció" derives from Latin 'protectio', meaning a covering or defense, while "medi ambient" literally translates as 'surrounding medium' or environment. Did you know? The concept gained prominence with the rise of environmental awareness in the 20th century.
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"La protecció del medi ambient" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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