national park

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noun

an area of scenic beauty, historical importance, or the like, owned and maintained by a national government for the use of the people.

Origin of national park

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70

Words nearby national park

national merit scholarship, national monument, national oceanic and atmospheric administration, national organization for women, national origins act of 1924, national park, national park service, national party, national physical laboratory, national portrait gallery, national progressive party

Words related to national park

preserve, reservation, reserve

Example sentences from the Web for national park

  • The magnificent National-Park idea was thus born by a camp-fire in the wilds.

    Your National Parks |Enos A. Mills

  • Grouse and quail are increasing in numbers under National-Park protection.

    Your National Parks |Enos A. Mills

British Dictionary definitions for national park (1 of 2)

National Park

noun

a mountainous volcanic region in New Zealand, in the central North Island: ski resort

British Dictionary definitions for national park (2 of 2)

national park

noun

an area of countryside for public use designated by a national government as being of notable scenic, environmental, or historical importance