r-iz-uhm, ee-koh‑] 
| tourism to places having unspoiled natural resources, with minimal impact on the environment being a primary concern. |
e·co·tour·ism  (ē'kō-tŏŏr'ĭz'əm, ěk'ō-) n. Tourism involving travel to areas of natural or ecological interest, typically under the guidance of a naturalist, for the purpose of observing wildlife and learning about the environment. e'co·tour'ist adj. & n. |
| Main Entry: | ecotourism |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | See nature tourism |