deforest

verb — 2 senses

deforest

verb

UK /dɪˈfɒɹɪst/

Etymology From de- + forest.

1

To clear (an area) of forest.

2

Law Archaic To disafforest (remove legal status as forest).

Derived terms
deforestation, deforester
Related terms
deafforest

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