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ecotourism

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ec⋅o⋅tour⋅ism

[ek-oh-toor-iz-uhm, ee-koh‑]
–noun
tourism to places having unspoiled natural resources, with minimal impact on the environment being a primary concern.

Origin:
1985–90; eco- + tourism
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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.
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Main Entry:  ecotourism
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  See nature tourism
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