B2noun 2K

Wildlife

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈwaɪldlaɪf/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈwaɪldlaɪf/"]/

Meaning of Wildlife

animals, birds, insects, etc. that are wild and live in a natural environment

In simple words: Animals and plants living in their natural environment.

Wildlife in a sentence

• The documentary highlighted the importance of preserving wildlife in their natural habitats.
• Many species of wildlife are endangered due to habitat destruction.
• The wildlife in this region includes rare birds and various mammals.
• He has a deep passion for wildlife conservation efforts around the world.
• During the safari, we encountered a variety of wildlife that we had never seen before.

How to use Wildlife

Use 'wildlife' when talking about animals and plants in nature. It's appropriate in environmental contexts but less common in casual conversation about pets or domesticated animals.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'wild life' as the life of animals in the wild.

Related words

Collocations with Wildlife

• abundant
• endangered
• rare
• conserve
• preserve
• protect
• habitat
• area
• garden
• a diversity of wildlife
• a wealth of wildlife
• a/​the impact on wildlife

Synonyms for Wildlife

• flora and fauna
• animal life
• nature
• biodiversity
• ecosystem

Opposites of Wildlife

• domesticated animals
• pets
• livestock

Common mistakes with Wildlife

• Confusing 'wildlife' with 'animal species' - wildlife includes both plants and animals.
• Using 'wildlife' to refer to pets or farm animals - it refers only to wild animals.
• Incorrectly pluralizing as 'wildlifes' - it is uncountable.

Frequently asked questions about Wildlife

What does Wildlife mean?

Animals and plants living in their natural environment.

What is the definition of Wildlife?

animals, birds, insects, etc. that are wild and live in a natural environment

How do you use Wildlife in a sentence?

The documentary highlighted the importance of preserving wildlife in their natural habitats.

Can you give another example of Wildlife?

Many species of wildlife are endangered due to habitat destruction.

What are synonyms for Wildlife?

Common alternatives include flora and fauna, animal life, nature, biodiversity, ecosystem.

What is the opposite of Wildlife?

Opposite meanings include domesticated animals, pets, livestock.

What words go with Wildlife?

It commonly pairs with abundant, endangered, rare, conserve, preserve, protect, habitat, area, garden, a diversity of wildlife, a wealth of wildlife, a/​the impact on wildlife.

What are common mistakes when using Wildlife?

Confusing 'wildlife' with 'animal species' - wildlife includes both plants and animals. Using 'wildlife' to refer to pets or farm animals - it refers only to wild animals. Incorrectly pluralizing as 'wildlifes' - it is uncountable.

How do you pronounce Wildlife?

US: /["/ˈwaɪldlaɪf/"]/, UK: /["/ˈwaɪldlaɪf/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Wildlife?

Use 'wildlife' when talking about animals and plants in nature. It's appropriate in environmental contexts but less common in casual conversation about pets or domesticated animals.

What CEFR level is Wildlife?

"Wildlife" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.