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Definition of rewild

rewild

/riːˈwaɪld/
re · wild
Adjective:rewilded
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Past Simple:rewilded
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Past Participle:rewilded
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Present Participle:rewilding
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rewild Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To restore an area of land to its natural, uncultivated state, especially by reintroducing native species of plants and animals.

Example

"The conservation trust plans to rewild the former agricultural estate by planting native woodlands and reintroducing beavers."

2

To return a captive or domesticated animal to a wild state and release it into its natural habitat.

Example

"Sanctuary staff worked for months to rewild the orphaned bear cubs so they could survive independently in the forest."

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• Rhymes for rewild

• Nearby Words

rewed
reweigh
rewet
rewild
rewilding
rewind
rewinder

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 20th century within environmental conservation movements by combining the prefix 're-' (back, again) with 'wild'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rewild. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rewild
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