ecologia

[e.co.lo.gi.a]
nounfemininepl: ecologias
ecology
1. The science that studies the relationships between living organisms and their environment
Ecology examines how species interact with each other and their surroundings.
A ecologia examina como as espécies interagem entre si e com o seu ambiente.
2. The study of ecosystems and the balance of nature
Modern ecology addresses issues like climate change and biodiversity loss.
A ecologia moderna aborda questões como mudança climática e perda de biodiversidade.
3. The condition or state of an environment or ecosystem
The ecology of the Amazon rainforest is incredibly complex.
A ecologia da floresta amazônica é incrivelmente complexa.
In Brazil, 'ecologia' has become increasingly prominent in public discourse due to concerns about deforestation, particularly in the Amazon. The term is widely used in environmental activism, education, and policy discussions. Environmental consciousness ('consciência ecológica') is an important topic in Brazilian society, especially given the country's rich biodiversity and natural resources.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
ciência ambientalestudo do meio ambientebioecologia
Antonyms / Antônimos
degradação ambientalpoluição

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ecologia
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
ecologia
Common in academic and environmental contexts
Rio de Janeiro
ecologia
Used frequently in environmental discussions and policy
Portugal
ecologia
Identical usage; also used in environmental and scientific contexts

Related Words

ecológicoecologistaecosistemaambientebiodiversidadenatureza

Related Idioms & Phrases

consciência ecológica (ecological awareness)
movimento ecológico (ecological movement)
impacto ecológico (ecological impact)
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