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desertification

[dih-zur-tuh-fi-key-shuhn] / dɪˌzɜr tə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
deforestation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK
denuding


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"The president himself actively participates in the fight against desertification," an official from the environmental ministry told AFP.

From Barron's Dec. 18, 2025

Mr Batra explains the goal is "to help combat desertification".

From BBC Oct. 23, 2025

Deforestation and flooding in Bangladesh, the collapse of Black Sea fisheries, the desertification of sub-Saharan Africa and “a nearly endless list” of other issues, he said, would drive human migration.

From Salon Nov. 14, 2024

The government is set to announce measures to avoid desertification by promoting better management of soil and other natural resources in the region.

From Seattle Times May 28, 2024

Drought cycles, desertification, and a 2.9% population growth rate, have undercut the economy.

From The 2008 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency




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