'eco-priority' originates from the combination of 'eco-', a prefix derived from 'ecology', and 'priority', which comes from the Latin word 'prioritas', meaning 'precedence'.

'eco-priority' is a modern term that combines the concept of ecological awareness with the traditional notion of prioritizing certain actions or policies.

Initially, 'priority' meant 'precedence', but in the context of 'eco-priority', it evolved to emphasize ecological considerations.