SKIP TO CONTENT

wildlife

/ˌwaɪl(d)ˈlaɪf/
/ˈwaɪldlaɪf/
IPA guide

Animals that aren't tamed or domesticated are collectively known as wildlife. One of the things people love about visiting the Galapagos Islands is seeing all the unusual wildlife.

All of the wild animals that live in a particular area (and sometimes the plants as well) fall under the category of wildlife. If you're dedicated to protecting wildlife, it means you care about keeping native animals from being harmed by humans. A wildlife refuge or sanctuary is a place where animals can roam without being hunted, and native plants grow freely.

Definitions of wildlife
  1. noun
    all living things (except people) that are undomesticated
    “chemicals could kill all the wildlife
    see moresee less
    type of:
    life
    living things collectively
Pronunciation
US
/ˌwaɪl(d)ˈlaɪf/
UK
/ˈwaɪldlaɪf/
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘wildlife'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family