sierra club

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Definition of sierra club in English Turkish dictionary

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{k} scale, scene, science, scientific

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Definition of sierra club in English English dictionary

a US organization that tries to protect the environment, especially natural areas such as forests, mountains, and rivers. The Sierra Club is also a social club for people who like to hike. U.S. organization for the conservation of natural resources, headquartered in San Francisco. It was founded in 1892 by a group of Californians, including John Muir, who wanted to sponsor wilderness outings in Pacific Coast mountain regions. As its first president, Muir initiated the club's involvement in political action on behalf of nature conservation. With branches in all 50 states, it works to educate the public on environmental issues and lobbies local, state, and federal agencies for environmental legislation

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Hyphenation

si·er·ra club

Turkish pronunciation

sierı klʌb

Pronunciation

/sēˈerə ˈkləb/ /siːˈɛrə ˈklʌb/