ecosphere

[ ek-oh-sfeer, ee-koh- ]

noun

1. Also called phys·i·o·log·i·cal at·mos·phere. [fiz, -ee-, uh, -loj-i-k, uh, l , at, -m, uh, s-feer]. the part of the atmosphere in which it is possible to breathe normally without aid: the portion of the troposphere from sea level to an altitude of about 13,000 feet (4,000 meters).
2. Ecology. the planetary ecosystem, including all the earth's living organisms and their physical environment; biosphere.

ecosphere

/ ˈɛkəʊ-; ˈiːkəʊˌsfɪə /

noun

1. the planetary ecosystem, consisting of all living organisms and their environment

ecosphere

/ ē′kō-sfîr′ /

1. The regions of the Earth that are capable of supporting life, together with the ecosystems they contain; the biosphere.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ecosphere¹

First recorded in 1950–55; eco- + sphere

Example Sentences

Neumann wanted to build a WeWork ecosphere that would one day pervade all aspects of society, the authors write.

From Washington Post

Related Words

• atmosphere
• ecosystem