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The undomesticated have a turbulent existence (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

wildlife

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'the' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this defines the answer.

'undomesticated have a turbulent existence' is the wordplay.
'undomesticated' becomes 'wild' (similar in meaning).
'have' says to put letters next to each other.
'a turbulent existence' becomes 'life' (being alive. I am not sure about the 'turbulent' bit.).
'wild'+'life'='WILDLIFE'

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(Other definitions for wildlife that I've seen before include "All undomesticated living things" , "Creatures in their natural habitat" , "one looks for on safari" , "All untamed creatures" , "Native creatures" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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