ecocentrism

[ ek-oh-sen-triz-uh m, ee-koh- ]

/ ˌɛk oʊˈsɛn trɪz əm, ˌi koʊ- /

noun

a philosophy or perspective that places intrinsic value on all living organisms and their natural environment, regardless of their perceived usefulness or importance to human beings.

Words nearby ecocentrism

eco, eco-, eco-warrior, ecocatastrophe, ecocentric, ecocentrism, ecocide, ecofallow, ecofin, ecofreak, ecofriendly

Origin of ecocentrism

eco- + centr(i)- + -ism

OTHER WORDS FROM ecocentrism

ec·o·cen·tric, adjective