eco

¹

[ek-oh, ee-koh]

adjective

1. ecological or environmental.

2. not harmful to the environment.

   an eco resort with no air conditioning.

noun

1. ecology.

Eco

²

[ek-oh, e-kaw]

noun

1. Umberto, 1932–2016, Italian novelist and philosopher.

eco-

³

1. a combining form representing ecology in the formation of compounds (ecosystem; ecotype ); also with the more general sense “environment,” “nature,” “natural habitat” (ecocide; ecolaw; ecopolitics ).

eco

¹

/ ˈiːkəʊ /

noun

1. 1. short for ecology

   2. ( as modifier )

      an eco group

Eco

²

/ ˈɛkəʊ /

noun

1. Umberto. born 1932, Italian semiologist and writer. His novels include The Name of the Rose (1981) and Foucault's Pendulum (1988)

eco-

³

combining form

1. denoting ecology or ecological

   ecocide

   ecosphere

Word History and Origins

Origin of eco¹

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

By my count, Hegseth echoed at least nine of the 14 traits of fascism outlined by philosopher Umberto Eco in his seminal 1995 essay “Ur-Fascism.”

From Salon

He said setting washing machines and dishwashers to eco mode could lead to savings of more than 35%.

From BBC

The space, in Feltham Green, includes a Green Eco Cabin, which will provide a hub for the local community.

From BBC

Shantanu Rajawat, leader of Hounslow Council, said: "The Freddie Mercury Memorial Garden is a fitting tribute to one of Feltham's most iconic residents, and the Eco Cabin shows how we can deliver sustainable, community-led regeneration that leaves a real legacy."

From BBC

In a milestone for U.S. wave energy, officials with Eco Wave Power and AltaSea unveiled a pilot project Tuesday at the Port of Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times