ecology
|e-col-o-gy|
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/ɪˈkɑːlədʒi/
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/ɪˈkɒlədʒi/
study of organisms and environment
Etymology
'ecology' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'oikos,' meaning 'house' or 'environment,' and 'logos,' meaning 'study.'
'oikos' and 'logos' combined in German as 'Ökologie' in the 19th century, eventually becoming the modern English word 'ecology.'
Initially, it meant 'study of the household,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'study of organisms and their environment.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the branch of biology that deals with the relations of organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings.
Ecology studies how living organisms interact with their environment.
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Noun 2
the political movement that seeks to protect the environment, especially from pollution.
The ecology movement has gained momentum in recent years.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41