ecosphere

American  

[ek-oh-sfeer, ee-koh-] / ˈɛk oʊˌsfɪər, ˈi koʊ- /

noun

1. Also called physiological atmosphere.  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.

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ecosphere British  

/ ˈiːkəʊˌsfɪə, ˈɛkəʊ- /

noun

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

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ecosphere Scientific  

/ ē′kō-sfîr′ /

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

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Etymology

Origin of ecosphere

First recorded in 1950–55; eco- + sphere

Example Sentences

“The first time I ordered something, it was just some T-shirts and jeans, and they came really quickly,” Wang said — invaluable for the fast and furious social media ecosphere.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 12, 2024

But as the pandemic wore on and the world started opening up, the pop-up ecosphere started to cool.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 22, 2023

“The destruction of the ecosphere of letters by media consolidation is a disaster for writers.”

From New York Times • Dec. 12, 2022

This approach would legitimize the continued presence of large numbers of humans on the planet but require that they respect certain limits in their interactions with its ecosphere.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2020

Whatever you do, carry on with the knowledge that the Washington controversy ecosphere has already moved on, looking for its next target.

From Washington Post

Related Words

• atmosphere
• ecosystem