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ecopolitics

1 American  
[ek-oh-pol-i-tiks, ee-koh-] / ˌɛk oʊˈpɒl ɪ tɪks, ˌi koʊ- /

noun

(used with a singular verb)
  1. the study of politics as influenced by economic power.


ecopolitics 2 American  
[ek-oh-pol-i-tiks, ee-koh-] / ˌɛk oʊˈpɒl ɪ tɪks, ˌi koʊ- /

noun

(used with a singular verb)
  1. the study of the interrelation between political and ecological issues and problems.


Etymology

Origin of ecopolitics1

First recorded in 1970–75; eco(nomic) + politics

Origin of ecopolitics2

First recorded in 1970–75; eco- + politics

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“Charismatic megafauna” – whales, elephants, rhinos, lions, polar bears – have become the ammunition at the front line of ecopolitics.

From The Guardian Jul. 13, 2018

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