ecosystem
noun
a system, or a group of interconnected elements, formed by the interaction of a community of organisms with their environment.
ecosystems
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pluralof ecosystem.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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These artificial organisms could behave in unpredictable ways when interacting with Earth's ecosystems and might evade certain natural defenses that protect people, animals, and plants.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 2026
Another major oil slick washed up on the shores of Iran's Qeshm Island in August, which experts said threatened wildlife, protected ecosystems and fishing communities.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
"We know what is needed: ambitious emissions reductions, stronger protection and restoration efforts, and sustained investment in resilient coastal ecosystems and the communities that depend on them," he said in a statement.
From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2026
GCash is one of the Philippines’s largest digital cashless ecosystems, serving 94 million users through its mobile wallet and financial app.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026
Though originally adapted to hunting large game in the Arctic, they soon adjusted to an amazing variety of climates and ecosystems.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
