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desertification

/dɛzərˌtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does desertification mean?

noun

The process by which fertile land becomes desert, typically as a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture. A type of land degradation.

Example

"The desertification of the African savannah has led to the loss of biodiversity and the displacement of local communities."

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