B1nounenvironmentnature
US/ˈiː.koʊ.sɪs.təm/
UK/ˈiː.kəʊ.sɪs.təm/
all the living things in an area and the way they depend on each other and their surroundings
In context
Coral reefs are among the richest ecosystems on the planet.
Building a dam would damage the fragile ecosystem of the river delta.
The city wants to build a startup ecosystem with investors, schools and labs.
Words that go with ecosystem
adjective + noun
- fragile ecosystemTourists can easily harm a fragile ecosystem like this.
- marine ecosystemOverfishing has changed the marine ecosystem of the bay.
- local ecosystemForeign fish can upset the local ecosystem.
verb + noun
- damage the ecosystemChemicals from the factory could damage the ecosystem downstream.
- restore the ecosystemVolunteers are planting trees to restore the ecosystem.