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closed ecosystem

American

noun

Ecology.

a self-replenishing ecosystem in which life can be maintained without external factors or outside aid.

closed ecosystem Cultural

An ecosystem in which no materials can leave or enter but through which energy from external sources can flow.

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The Earth is a closed ecosystem.

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That means, in part, becoming more and more of a closed ecosystem, discarding customization methods that might take you away from official big-name apps or, worse, leave a cash-generating option on the table.

From Slate • May 3, 2026

Banks still face regulatory restrictions when it comes to blockchains, and mainly use private platforms that allow selected users in a closed ecosystem.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

It is, effectively, a closed ecosystem and that keeps it secure.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2024

One of the things I think is interesting is that it’s not really clear upfront whether an open or closed ecosystem is going to be better.

From The Verge • Jul. 26, 2022

Indeed, I Promise is a closed ecosystem that helps only a fraction of the many who need it.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2022

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