ecocentrism

[ ek-oh-sen-triz-uhm, ee-koh- ]

/ ˌɛk oʊˈsɛn trɪz əm, ˌi koʊ- /

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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.

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Origin of ecocentrism

eco- + centr(i)- + -ism

OTHER WORDS FROM ecocentrism

ec·o·cen·tric, adjective

Words nearby ecocentrism

ECMO, eco, ecoanxiety, ecocatastrophe, ecocentric, ecocentrism, ecocide, ecofallow, ecofascism, Ecofin, ecofreak