Definitions

1. verb

to remove or destroy something completely, especially a plant or animal species from a particular region or area

“The introduction of invasive species led to the extirpation of the native wildlife from the island.”

2. noun

the act or process of removing or destroying something completely, especially a plant or animal species from a particular region or area

“The extirpation of the species was a major conservation concern.”

3. noun

an area from which a species has been extirpated, but may still exist elsewhere

“The park serves as a refuge for species that have been extirpated from other parts of the country.”