De ontbossing
Example: De ontbossing van het regenwoud bedreigt veel diersoorten.
Definition
"De ontbossing" refers to the process of clearing or removing large areas of forest, often resulting in environmental damage and loss of wildlife habitat. It is commonly associated with deforestation activities, such as cutting down trees for agriculture or urban development.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de ontbossing" comes from the prefix 'ont-' meaning 'removal' or 'reversal' and 'bos,' meaning 'forest.' Combined, it literally means 'the removal of forest.' Did you know that 'bos' is related to the English word 'bush,' both referring to wooded areas?
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"De ontbossing" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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