Ecology (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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noun, plural e·col·o·gies for defs. 2, 3.
  1. the branch of biology dealing with the relations and interactions between organisms and their environment, including other organisms.
  2. the set of relationships existing between organisms and their environment: Inflowing rivers introduce nutrients and sediments that are important for the ecology of the lake.
  3. the set of relationships existing between any complex system and its surroundings or environment: In the ecology of healthcare, both politics and technology play a key role.
  4. the branch of sociology concerned with the spacing and interdependence of people and institutions.
  5. advocacy for the protection of natural resources from pollution or its effects; environmentalism.
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  1. the study of the relationships between living organisms and their environment
  2. the set of relationships of a particular organism with its environment
  3. the study of the relationships between human groups and their physical environment
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