ecology

[ih-KAH-luh-jee]
nounfemininepl: ecologies
ecologia
1. The branch of biology that deals with the relationships between organisms and their physical surroundings.
Ecology helps us understand how plants and animals interact with their environment.
A ecologia nos ajuda a entender como as plantas e os animais interagem com o seu ambiente.
2. The system of relationships between a community of organisms and their environment.
The ecology of the rainforest is incredibly complex and diverse.
A ecologia da floresta tropical é incrivelmente complexa e diversificada.
3. The study of how human societies and their cultures adapt to their environments.
Cultural ecology examines how societies develop in response to their surroundings.
A ecologia cultural examina como as sociedades se desenvolvem em resposta ao seu ambiente.
In Brazil, 'ecologia' is a significant term in environmental discourse, particularly given the country's vast biodiversity and the importance of the Amazon rainforest. Environmental movements and NGOs frequently use this term. In the USA, 'ecology' has become increasingly mainstream in discussions about climate change and sustainability, often used interchangeably with 'environmentalism' in casual speech.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
environmental sciencebioecologyecosystemology

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ecologia
Standard term used in academic and environmental contexts
São Paulo
ecologia
Commonly used in universities and environmental organizations
Rio de Janeiro
ecologia
Frequent use in discussions about Atlantic Forest conservation
Portugal
ecologia
Identical usage; standard academic term

Related Words

ecosystemenvironmentbiodiversityconservationhabitatorganism

Related Idioms & Phrases

deep ecology
industrial ecology
restoration ecology
human ecology
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