environmental ruin JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU
/ɛnvɪrənˈmentəl ruːɪn/ · en.vi.ron.a.tal.ru.in
noun
- A state of severe damage or destruction to the natural environment, often caused by human activities such as pollution, deforestation, or climate change. The environmental ruin caused by the oil spill had devastating effects on the local ecosystem.
noun
- A place or area that has been severely damaged or destroyed by environmental factors, such as natural disasters or pollution. The environmental ruin left by the hurricane was a stark reminder of the importance of disaster preparedness.
Synonyms
ecological disasterenvironmental devastationnatural catastropheecological collapseecological disaster zoneecological devastation zoneenvironmental disaster zoneecological ruin
Antonyms
Did you know? The concept of environmental ruin has been a concern for centuries, with ancient civilizations such as the Greeks and Romans writing about the importance of preserving the natural world.