Reclamation
/rɪˈklæm.ʃən/
A noun meaning the act of claiming back something or converting unusable land into usable land.
Examples
- Environmentalists criticize the reclaiming of natural habitats for industrial use.
- The government announced a new reclamation project for the coastal area.
- Reclamation of the wetlands began in 1998 and continues today.
- Farmers benefited from the reclaimed farmland after the drainage works.
- The city celebrated the successful reclamation of the former landfill.
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