ecological
Britishadjective
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of or relating to ecology
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(of a practice, policy, product, etc) tending to benefit or cause minimal damage to the environment
Other Word Forms
- ecologically adverb
Example Sentences
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It provides key information about species identity, distribution, and ecological roles within this delicate environment.
From Science Daily • Mar. 25, 2026
Musinguzi said the initiative is guided by a study that looked at habitat suitability, ecological needs and security conditions and found that Kidepo was one of the best sites for successfully reintroducing the species.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
"This is an ecological ticking time bomb," said Nina Noelle, of Greenpeace Germany, who has been mapping oil tankers in the region.
From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026
But during a time of social friction, war abroad and growing ecological awareness at home, artists’ aims expanded, and land art matched the moment.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026
It was followed by an even larger ecological disaster, this time in America.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
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