endangered

Definition

  • adjective: being or relating to an endangered species
  • used to describe a type of animal or plant that has become very rare and that could die out completely
  • synonyms: vulnerable

Examples

  • 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]

  • The bald eagle is no longer considered an 'endangered species'. [=a species that is in danger of becoming extinct]

  • The controversy 'endangered' [='threatened'] his chances for reelection.

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