wild animals and plants collectively
WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
wild•life /ˈwaɪldˌlaɪf/USA pronunciation
n. [uncountable]
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026- animals living in the wild:to protect the environment and wildlife of a region.
wild•life
(wīld′līf′),USA pronunciation n.
adj.
- undomesticated animals living in the wild, including those hunted for food, sport, or profit.
adj.
- of, for, or abounding in wildlife:a wildlife preserve.
- wild + life 1930–35
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'wildlife' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
Audubon Society
- Flow Country
- Irwin
- Jackson Hole
- Jasper National Park
- Kruger National Park
- Scott
- Serengeti
- beaver fever
- conservation
- conservation grade
- diorama
- domain
- endangered species
- gamekeeper
- hide
- ice station
- inventory
- national
- national seashore
- nature trail
- preservationist
- protectionism
- sanctuary
- series
- set-aside
- theme park
- warden