veszélyeztetettek

Veszélyeztetettek is a Hungarian adjective and, in some contexts, a plural noun form used to refer to groups or populations that are in danger. The base adjective veszélyeztetett means endangered or threatened, and it is widely used in both ecological and social contexts.

In ecological and conservation contexts, the term is commonly applied to species or habitats that face a high risk of extinction or severe decline. Phrases such as “veszélyeztetett faj” (endangered species) and classifications related to conservation status are frequent in scientific literature, policy documents, and environmental reporting. The concept typically encompasses factors like habitat loss, fragmentation, pollution, climate change, overexploitation, and invasive species, which collectively contribute to increasing vulnerability.

In social and human contexts, veszélyeztetettek can refer to groups or individuals exposed to heightened risk due to economic, health, political, or social vulnerabilities. Examples include at-risk populations in crisis situations, marginalized communities facing discrimination, or people living in poverty without adequate access to services. In such uses, the term highlights vulnerability and the need for protection, support, or targeted interventions.

Legal and policy frameworks often address veszélyeztetettek through protection measures, conservation programs, social welfare, and human rights protections. The exact meaning and scope can vary by domain, country, and regulatory regime, but the core idea remains: identifying and responding to groups or populations whose well-being is at risk.

See also: endangered species, IUCN Red List categories, vulnerability, conservation biology, social protection.