adjective
- at risk of extinction or disappearing completely
- in danger of being harmed, damaged, or destroyed
Usage: often used with species or animals
Usage: general usage
Examples
- The giant panda is an endangered species.
- Many endangered animals live in protected reserves.
- Pollution has left several fish species endangered.
- The organization works to protect endangered wildlife.
- Climate change has endangered coral reefs worldwide.
- The old traditions are endangered by modern technology.
- Deforestation has endangered countless plant species.