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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

extirpated

/ɛkˈsɪtrpeɪtɪd/ verb · British & US
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What does extirpated mean?

verb

to destroy or remove (a species) from a particular area or region, so that it no longer exists there.

Example

"The once-thriving species was extirpated from the island due to overhunting."

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