endangered
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endangered
/ɪnˈdeɪnʤɚd/
adjective
endangered
/ɪnˈdeɪnʤɚd/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of ENDANGERED
[more endangered; most endangered]
— used to describe a type of animal or plant that has become very rare and that could die out completely
— sometimes used figuratively
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endangered plants
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Two more species have been added to the endangered list. [=a list of plant and animal species that are protected by law because there are very few of them]
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The bald eagle is no longer considered an endangered species. [=a species that is in danger of becoming extinct]
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She claims that honest politicians are an endangered species.
