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ecology
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[ɪˈkɒlədʒi], (Noun)
Definitions:
- the branch of biology that deals with the relations of organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings
(e.g: the laws seek to protect wildlife and the ecology of the forest)
Phrases:
Origin
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late 19th century (originally as oecology): from Greek oikos ‘house’ + -logy
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