La vigilància ambiental
Example: La vigilància ambiental ajuda a protegir els ecosistemes locals.
Definition
"La vigilància ambiental" refers to the systematic observation and monitoring of environmental conditions to detect changes, assess risks, and help protect local ecosystems. It involves tracking factors like pollution levels, biodiversity, and natural resource status to ensure environmental health and safety.
Etymology
The phrase "la vigilància ambiental" comes from Catalan, where "vigilància" means vigilance or watchfulness, derived from the Latin 'vigilantia' meaning wakefulness or alertness. "Ambiental" relates to the environment, stemming from the Latin 'ambiens,' meaning surrounding or encompassing. Together, the phrase literally means 'environmental watchfulness.' Did you know? The concept reflects a long-standing human concern for observing nature to prevent harm and maintain balance.
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"La vigilància ambiental" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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