English noun: deforestation | |||
| 1. | deforestation (state) the state of being clear of trees | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | environmental condition | ||
| 2. | deforestation (act) the removal of trees | ||
| Synonyms | disforestation | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | baring, denudation, husking, stripping, uncovering | ||