Definition

The process of recovering or restoring something to a usable state, often referring to land or resources that have been damaged or degraded.

Example

The reclamation of the abandoned land transformed it into a beautiful park.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new community project on land reclamation?

Yeah, I think it's a great idea to restore the area for public use.

Exactly! It could really improve the neighborhood's quality of life.

For sure, and it's nice to see people coming together for such an important reclamation effort.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Reclamation → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "clamare" (meaning to call out or cry). The word refers to the act of calling back or recovering something, often in the context of land or resources.

Memory Tip

Think of 'calling out again' — 're-' means again, and 'clamare' means to call. This helps you remember that reclamation is about recovering or calling back something.

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