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/ɛkəˌsɪstəm rɪˈstɔːrəʃən/ · e.co.sys.tem.re.s.tor.a.tion
noun
  1. The process of returning an ecosystem to a healthy, balanced state after it has been degraded or damaged by human activities or natural disasters. The government launched a large-scale ecosystem restoration project to revive the polluted river and its surrounding wetlands.
noun
  1. The state of an ecosystem that has been restored to a healthy, balanced condition. The restored ecosystem was teeming with life, and the local wildlife thrived in the revitalized environment.
verb
  1. To restore an ecosystem to a healthy, balanced state. The conservation team worked tirelessly to restore the damaged ecosystem and bring it back to its former glory.
Did you know? Ecosystem restoration has been practiced for centuries, with ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians and Chinese implementing large-scale restoration projects to revive damaged ecosystems and maintain ecological balance.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 17, 2026