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natural resources UK US noun [plural] NATURAL RESOURCES
► 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
Financial and business terms. 2012.