# reintroduced

/ˌɹiɪntɹəˈdust/ (US) · /ɹˌiːˌɪntɹədjˈuːst/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/reintroduced
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

to bring back a plant or animal that was not there for a long time. This often happens when a species disappears from an area and then people try to bring it back.

For teachers: to bring back a species of plant or animal to an area where it has been absent for a significant period. Often involves conservation efforts to restore ecological balance.

## Examples

- The park reintroduced wolves to the valley last year.
- After decades of hunting, the government reintroduced the rare bird to its native habitat to help the population recover.

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