eco-conscious
|e-co-con-scious|
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/ˌiːkoʊˈkɒnʃəs/
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/ˌiːkəʊˈkɒnʃəs/
environmentally aware
Etymology
Etymology Information
'eco-conscious' originates from the combination of 'eco-', a prefix derived from 'ecology', and 'conscious', meaning 'aware'.
Historical Evolution
'eco-conscious' evolved from the growing awareness of environmental issues in the late 20th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'aware of ecological issues', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'actively making environmentally friendly choices'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
being aware of and concerned about the environment and making choices that are beneficial to the planet.
She is very eco-conscious and always recycles.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45