natural resources
noun [plural] NATURAL RESOURCESDefinition
› oil, minerals, forests, etc. that exist in a place and that have economic value to a country: The region is rich in natural resources but has suffered from years of under investment. abundant/rich natural resources dwindling/scarce natural resources conserve/preserve/protect natural resources deplete/exploit natural resources
(Definition of natural resources noun from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary
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