What is the Latin word for conservation?

The usual Latin words for “conservation” are cōnservātiō, tuitiō, salūs; also incolumitās, sustentātiō, Ulpius. The right choice depends on the sense; see the distinctions below.

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“conservation” in Latin

cōnservātiōa conservation, protection tuitiōa watching over, guarding; defense, guard, protection; a taking care of, caring for; guardianship, care; a keeping, main salūssafety; security; health, well-being, welfare; salvation, deliverance incolumitāssoundness; safety; security, freedom from harm sustentātiōdelay; forbearance; sustenance, maintenance Ulpiusof or pertaining to the gens Ulpia.

Riddle & Arnold A Copious and Critical English–Latin Lexicon, 1864

conservation

conservatio: tuitio (as act): salus, incolumitas (the unimpaired condition or state): sustentatio (maintenance; Ulpius, Dig., 24, 3, 22, § 8). Vid: PRESERVATION.

Quick answer

What is the Latin word for conservation?: The usual Latin words for “conservation” are cōnservātiō, tuitiō, salūs; also incolumitās, sustentātiō, Ulpius. The right choice depends on the sense; see the distinctions below.

Entry from J. E. Riddle & T. K. Arnold, A Copious and Critical English–Latin Lexicon (rev. C. Anthon, New York: Harper, 1864), digitised by Fergus J. P. Walsh, CC BY-SA 4.0; Latin markup adapted by latindictionary.co.