afforestation
nounHow many syllables in afforestation?
There are 5 syllables in the word afforestation.How to pronounce afforestation:
Definition of afforestation:
- afforestation (noun):
- the act or process of establishing a forest especially on land not previously forested
- noun. the conversion of bare or cultivated land into forest (originally for the purpose of hunting).
Synonyms for afforestation:
rehabilitationrenewalreforestationAntonyms for afforestation:
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