​(used especially about groups of animals, plants, etc.) at risk of no longer existing. The sea turtle is an endangered species.

(of an animal or plant) in danger of extinction; esp. in endangered species (also transferred and figurative).

endanger somebody/something to put somebody/something in a situation in which they could be harmed or damaged.

to put someone or something in a situation in which they could be harmed or damaged. The health of our children is being endangered by exhaust fumes.

[uncountable] the act of putting somebody/something in a situation in which they could be harmed or damaged.

A plant or animal species defined by the IUCN (International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources) as being in immediate danger of ...

ENDANGERED definition: 1. in danger of being harmed, lost, unsuccessful, etc.: 2. animals or plants that may soon not…. Learn more.

​(of a type of plant, animal, etc.) no longer in existence. an extinct species; to become extinct; The red squirrel is in danger of becoming extinct in ...

20 нояб. 2024 г. · ENDANGERED definition: animals or plants that may soon not exist because there are very few now alive. Learn more.

[uncountable, countable] a situation in which a plant, an animal, a way of life, etc. stops existing.