C1nounformalenvironment
US/ˌdeɡ.rəˈdeɪ.ʃən/
UK/ˌdeɡ.rəˈdeɪ.ʃən/
the process of something becoming worse in quality or condition
In context
Land degradation is reducing harvests across parts of the Central Highlands.
Overfishing has led to the degradation of coral reefs off the coast.
The report blames illegal logging for the degradation of the forest.
Words that go with degradation
adjective + noun
- environmental degradationEnvironmental degradation affects poor communities the most.
- severe degradationScientists warned of severe degradation in the mangrove areas.
noun + noun
- land degradationLand degradation forces some farmers to leave their villages.
- soil degradationSoil degradation makes it harder to grow enough food.
- habitat degradationHabitat degradation is the main threat to wild elephants.
noun + preposition
- degradation ofThe degradation of rivers has reduced fish stocks.