extirpateo

/eksˌtɪrpɑːtɪˈoʊ/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove or destroy something completely, especially a plant species or a group of people from a particular area.

“The conservation efforts aim to extirpateo the invasive species from the national park.”

2. noun

the act or process of removing or destroying something completely, especially a plant species or a group of people from a particular area.

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

Synonyms

  • eradicate
  • exterminate
  • remove

Antonyms

  • establish
  • introduce
  • reintroduce