eco, oeco-, oec-
(Greek: house, household affairs [environment, habitat], home, dwelling; used in one extensive sense as, "environment")
agroecologist
An expert in or a student of agroecology.
agroecology; agroecological
1. The study of the relationship between the environment and agricultural crops.
2. The study of the relationship between an agricultural system and its surrounding environment.
3. Ecology as applied to agriculture.
autecology, autoecology, autecological, autoecological
1. The ecology of an individual organism or species.
2. The study of the ecology of an individual plant or species; the opposite of synecology.
bioecologist
1. A specialist who studies the relationships of organisms to their natural environments.
2. Someone who favors, or specializes, in bioecology; an ecologist.
bioecology, bioecological
1. The science of organisms as affected by the factors of their environments.
2. The study of the environment and life history of organisms.
3. The study of the interrelations among living organisms in their natural environment; ecology.
dioecious, dioecy, dioic
In biology, having the male and female reproductive organs in separate individuals. Most animal species are dioecious, as are some plants, such as asparagus.
ecoactivist
One who actively opposes the pollution, or destruction by other means, of the environment.
ecobabble
Using the technical language of ecology to make the user seem to be ecologically aware.
ecobiology, ecobiotic
The study of the relationships of organisms to their natural environments.
ecobiosis
The conditions pertaining to a mode of life within a specific habitat.
ecocatastrophe, ecocatastrophy
Major damage to the environment, especially when caused by human activity.
ecocentric
1. Centring on the environment; emphasizing the importance of protecting the environment rather than the needs or rights of human beings; of or relating to ecocentrism.
2. An adherent or advocate of ecocentrism.
ecocentrism
The view or belief that environmental concerns should take precedence over the needs and rights of human beings considered in isolation.
ecocidal
Designed or tending to destroy the environment.
ecocide
1. Destruction or damage of the environment; especially intentionally; for example, by herbicides in war.
2. Heedless or deliberate destruction of the natural environment, as by pollutants or an act of war.
Related "home; house" word units:
domo-;
ecdemo-;
nosto-.
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