Definition

The act of bringing something back into use or existence, particularly in the context of releasing animals into their natural habitat after being kept in captivity.

Example

The reintroduction of wolves into the national park helped restore the local ecosystem.

Conversation

Did you hear about the reintroduction of those wolves into the national park?

Yeah, I read about that! It's great for the ecosystem.

Exactly! I hope it helps balance the animal population there.

Me too — it’s amazing how nature can restore itself.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Reintroduction → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "introducere" (from Latin, meaning to lead in). The word "reintroduction" means the act of leading something back in again, particularly in the context of bringing a species back into its natural habitat.

Memory Tip

Think of 'leading in again' — 're-' means again, and 'introducere' means to lead in. This helps you remember that reintroduction refers to bringing something back into a place.

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