sustainability
noun/səˌsteɪnəˈbɪlɪti/
Frequency rank: #5,587 most common English word
Meaning
the ability to maintain something over the long term without harming the environment or depleting resources.
Example sentence
The company has made sustainability its top priority by reducing waste and using renewable energy.
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