Term: preservation

Preservation (noun) /ˌprez.əˈveɪ.ʃən/:

1. The act of keeping something the same or preventing it from being damaged or destroyed. LV: saglabāšana, aizsargāšana.
2. The process of treating food or organic material to prevent it from decaying. LV: konservēšana.
3. The maintenance of a building or structure in its original state. LV: (vēsturisko ēku) uzturēšana, konservācija.

Example sentences:

1. The organization is dedicated to the preservation of endangered wildlife in the region.
2. Salt was used for centuries as a primary method of food preservation.
3. The city council voted for the preservation of the historic clock tower.

Common phrases:

• Historic preservation: The professional practice of protecting and maintaining old buildings or sites.”The architect specializes in historic preservation to keep the city’s heritage alive.”
• Environmental preservation: The act of protecting the natural world from human harm.”National parks are essential for environmental preservation and protecting biodiversity.”
• Self-preservation: The natural instinct to protect yourself from harm or death.”In dangerous situations, the instinct for self-preservation usually takes over.”