noun#6,708 by frequency
ecosystem
/ˈiːkəʊˌsɪstəm/
A system formed by an ecological community and its environment that functions as a unit; The interconnectedness of organisms with each other and their environment
- plural
- ecosystems
Meanings
- 1
A system formed by an ecological community and its environment that functions as a unit
- 2
The interconnectedness of organisms (plants, animals, microbes) with each other and their environment
- 3
A network of interconnected people, organizations, products or services that resembles a natural ecosystem due to the complex interdependenciesrare