Reclamation (Noun)
Meaning 1
The conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The government launched a massive reclamation project to convert the swampy area into a thriving agricultural hub.
- The reclamation of the abandoned quarry site involved removing hazardous materials and restoring the soil to a fertile state.
- The city's reclamation efforts transformed the once-barren wasteland into a thriving residential neighborhood.
- The reclamation of the salt marshes allowed for the construction of a new coastal town, providing a new source of revenue for the local economy.
- The reclamation of the deforested land involved replanting native species and restoring the ecosystem to its former state.
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Meaning 2
The recovery of useful substances from waste products.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 3
Rescuing from error and returning to a rightful course; "the reclamation of delinquent children".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The charity focused on the reclamation of troubled youth through education and mentorship programs.
- Her efforts in reclamation of the community's abandoned park earned her a local hero award.
- The reclamation of the city's homeless population was a top priority for the new mayor.
- The organization's mission was the reclamation of former gang members through job training and counseling.
- The church's outreach program aimed at the reclamation of those struggling with addiction and substance abuse.