preserve-n; 3 Senses

Sense Number 1: social domain or sphere restricted to certain members

Commentary: PRESERVE[+environment][+social][+domain][+restricted][+to_members]

Examples:
The civil service became the preserve of the educated middle class.
Medicine and politics are no longer strictly male preserves.

Mappings:
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1

Sense Number 2: a nature reserve where animals are protected

Commentary: PRESERVE[+location][+geographical][+reserve][+nature][+protective][+for_animals]

Examples:
These big cats largely live now in African nature preserves.
No deer hunting is permitted in this preserve.

Mappings:
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2

Sense Number 3: fruit cooked down with sugar, jam

Commentary: PRESERVE[+artifact][+food][+jam][+fruit]

Examples:
Mary's homemade strawberry preserves are delicious.
Their pantry was filled with canned vegetables and preserves made from their own garden.

Mappings:
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 3