The sustainable development
Example: Sustainable development meets needs without harming future generations
Definition
"The sustainable development" refers to a method of growth and progress that satisfies present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, typically balancing economic, social, and environmental factors to ensure long-term health and stability.
Etymology
The phrase "the sustainable development" combines 'sustainable,' derived from the Latin 'sustinere' meaning 'to hold up or endure,' and 'development,' from the Old French 'desveloper,' meaning 'to unwrap or unfold.' It was popularized in environmental discourse by the 1987 Brundtland Report, emphasizing growth that can be maintained over time without depleting resources.
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"The sustainable development" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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