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noun
1.
the branch of biology dealing with the relations and interactions between organisms and their environment, including other organisms.
2.
Also called human ecology. the branch of sociology concerned with the spacing and interdependence of people and institutions.
Also, oecology.
Origin:
1870–75; earlier oecology < German Ökologie < Greek oîk(os) + -o- -o- + German -logie -logy; term introduced by E. H. Haeckel
1870–75; earlier oecology < German Ökologie < Greek oîk(os) + -o- -o- + German -logie -logy; term introduced by E. H. Haeckel
Related forms
ec·o·log·i·cal·ly, adverb
e·col·o·gist, noun
un·ec·o·log·i·cal, adjective
un·ec·o·log·i·cal·ly, adverb
Can be confused: biosphere, ecology, ecosystem, environment, habitat (see synonym note at environment).
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Oecology
is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| the offspring of a zebra and a donkey. |
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World English Dictionary
| oecology (iːˈkɒlədʒɪ) | |
| —n | |
| a less common spelling of ecology | |
| oecological | |
| —adj | |
| oeco'logically | |
| —adv | |
| oe'cologist | |
| —n | |
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