collocation · formal
pristine natural environment
/ˈprɪstiːn ˈnætʃrəl ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/PRIS·tine NA·tu·ral en·VI·ron·ment
An environment in its original, unspoiled state, free from significant human alteration.
Examples
“Tourism must be controlled to preserve a pristine natural environment.”
“Researchers found species previously unknown in the pristine natural environment of the island.”
“Many conservation laws aim to protect pristine natural environments from development.”
Band 8 sentence
“Effective legislation is essential if we are to maintain any pristine natural environments in the face of expanding development.”
Collocations
- preserve pristine natural environment
- pristine mountain environment
Word family
Common mistakes
pristine environment→pristine natural environment
pure natural environment→pristine natural environment
Say it for a higher band
5clean environment→6untouched wilderness→7+pristine natural environment
Synonyms
untouched wilderness
Easily confused
untouched wilderness
“The island remained an untouched wilderness until the road was built.”
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