Niche: meaning, definitions and examples

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niche

 

[ niหสƒ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in ecology

A niche refers to the role or function of an organism or species within an ecosystem. It includes how an organism obtains its food, where it lives, and how it interacts with other species. The concept of a niche is crucial in understanding the dynamics of ecosystems.

Synonyms

function, position, role

Examples of usage

  • The niche of a rabbit in a forest ecosystem involves feeding on grass and leaves.
  • Each species has its own niche in the ecosystem, which helps maintain the balance of nature.
Context #2 | Noun

in business

In business, a niche is a specialized segment of the market that caters to a specific customer need or demand. Niche marketing involves targeting a specific audience with unique products or services that set the business apart from competitors.

Synonyms

sector, segment, specialty

Examples of usage

  • The company found its niche in providing organic skincare products for sensitive skin.
  • By focusing on a niche market, the business was able to establish a loyal customer base.

Translations

Translations of the word "niche" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น nicho

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคถเคฟเคทเฅเคŸ เค•เฅเคทเฅ‡เคคเฅเคฐ (vishisht kshetra)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Nische

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ceruk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝั–ัˆะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nisza

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‹ใƒƒใƒ (nicchi)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท niche

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ nicho

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท niลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ‹ˆ์ƒˆ (teumsae)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูƒุงู†ุฉ (makana)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ niche

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ niche

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆฉๅŸบ (lรฌjฤซ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ niลกa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sess

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝะธัˆะฐ (nisha)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒ˜แƒจแƒ˜ (nishi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ niลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ nicho

Etymology

The word 'niche' originated from the French word 'niche', which means 'recess' or 'shelter'. It was first used in English in the 1600s to refer to a shallow recess, especially one in a wall to display a statue or ornament. Over time, the term expanded to include the ecological and business contexts in which it is commonly used today.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,924, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.