| Main Entry: | nature reserve1 |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | See nature preserve |
| Main Entry: | nature reserve2 |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | See nature preserve |
nature reserve
area set aside for the purpose of preserving certain animals, plants, or both. A nature reserve differs from a national park (q.v.) usually in being smaller and having as its sole purpose the protection of nature.
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