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ecosystem

 

[ ˈiː.kəʊˌsɪs.təm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

environmental

An ecosystem is a biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.

Synonyms

biome, environment, habitat

Examples of usage

  • The coral reef ecosystem is one of the most diverse in the world.
  • Human activities can disrupt the balance of an ecosystem.
Context #2 | Noun

business

An ecosystem is a network of interconnected businesses, organizations, and individuals that coexist and interact within a specific industry or area.

Synonyms

community, ecology, network

Examples of usage

  • The tech ecosystem in Silicon Valley is known for its innovation and entrepreneurship.
  • Collaboration between different companies is crucial for a healthy ecosystem.

Translations

Translations of the word "ecosystem" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ecossistema

🇮🇳 पारिस्थितिकी तंत्र

🇩🇪 Ökosystem

🇮🇩 ekosistem

🇺🇦 екосистема

🇵🇱 ekosystem

🇯🇵 生態系 (せいたいけい)

🇫🇷 écosystème

🇪🇸 ecosistema

🇹🇷 ekosistem

🇰🇷 생태계 (saengtaegye)

🇸🇦 نظام بيئي

🇨🇿 ekosystém

🇸🇰 ekosystém

🇨🇳 生态系统 (shēngtài xìtǒng)

🇸🇮 ekosistem

🇮🇸 vistkerfi

🇰🇿 экожүйе

🇬🇪 ეკოსისტემა

🇦🇿 ekosistem

🇲🇽 ecosistema

Etymology

The term 'ecosystem' was first coined by British ecologist Arthur Tansley in the 1930s. Tansley used the word to describe the complex interactions between living organisms and their environment. The concept of an ecosystem has since become fundamental to the field of ecology, helping scientists understand the interconnectedness of life on Earth.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,926 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.