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ecosystem

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈiːkoʊˌsɪstəm/ · UK /ˈiːkəʊˌsɪstəm/

Forms: ecosystems

ecosystem means: The living things in an area, together with their surroundings and the ways they affect each other.

noun

NATURAL SYSTEMB2

The living things in an area, together with their surroundings and the ways they affect each other.

  • The pond has a rich ecosystem.
  • Pollution threatens the whole marine ecosystem.
  • Many species depend on these fragile ecosystems.

Common phrases: forest ecosystem, marine ecosystem, healthy ecosystem, desert ecosystem

CONNECTED NETWORKC1

A group of connected people, businesses, products, or services that depend on and support each other.

  • The company built a digital ecosystem.
  • Small businesses support the city's wider business ecosystem.
  • Developers create apps within the platform's ecosystem.

Similar words: network

Common phrases: digital ecosystem, business ecosystem, software ecosystem

Questions about ecosystem

What does ecosystem mean?

The living things in an area, together with their surroundings and the ways they affect each other.

What is ecosystem in other languages?

Türkçe: ekosistem · Español: ecosistema · Français: écosystème · Deutsch: Ökosystem · Italiano: ecosistema · 日本語: 生態系

How do you pronounce ecosystem?

In American English /ˈiːkoʊˌsɪstəm/; in British English /ˈiːkəʊˌsɪstəm/.

How do you use ecosystem in a sentence?

The pond has a rich ecosystem. Pollution threatens the whole marine ecosystem.

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