English Explanatory Dictionary

protected area

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. the central, rectangular area of the pitch onto which the bowlers may not run during their follow through
  2. an area where natural values are protected. The most common definitions of protected areas are those of the IUCN (World Conservation Union) http://www.iucn.org.
  3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see protected, area.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

protected area protected areas
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