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Extirpate

Definition

(formal) To completely destroy or eradicate something, especially a plant, animal, or idea, so that it no longer exists; to root out and eliminate something entirely. Typically used in contexts of conservation, ecology, or intellectual history.

Example Sentences

1The invasive species has been extirpated from the island through concerted conservation efforts.
2Can a philosophical idea be extirpated from the cultural consciousness once it has taken hold?
3The new policy aims to extirpate the practice of overfishing in protected marine areas.
4Historians argue that the ancient civilization was extirpated by a combination of environmental degradation and war.
5There is a growing concern that the spread of invasive species could extirpate native plant species in the region.

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