Phrase Hound found 68 phrases and 504 compound words that contain eco. The most common are listed below. Open eco in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 68
- eco-regionA region, smaller than an ecozone, that contains a distinct biodiversity of flora and fauna.
- eco-cityA city which is regarded as having sound environmental protection policies.
- eco-warriorAn environmentalist who places a greater emphasis upon taking practical action, rather than upon theoretical considerations, in order to advance an ecological ideology.
- eco-friendlyEcologically friendly; not damaging to the natural environment.
- eco-villageA small self-sustaining and eco-friendly community.
- eco-apartheidAlternative form of ecoapartheid: A pattern in which poor and minority populations suffer more from environmental degradation than wealthy people.
- eco-apocalypseAn apocalyptic destruction of the Earth's environment.
- eco-anxietyAlternative form of ecoanxiety: Anxiety about damage to the ecosystem.
- eco-tourismAlternative form of ecotourism: Responsible (sustainable) travel to natural areas supporting the fauna, flora, and local economy.
- eco-imperialismThe imposition of ecological policies on developing countries by wealthy developed countries.
- eco hotelAn environmentally sustainable hotel or accommodation that has made important environmental improvements to its structure in order to minimize its impact on the natural environment.
- eco hotelsplural of eco hotel: An environmentally sustainable hotel or accommodation that has made important environmental improvements to its structure in order to minimize its impact on the natural environment.
- eco-artAny of various forms of art that promote living in harmony with the natural environment.
- eco-citiesplural of eco-city: A city which is regarded as having sound environmental protection policies.
- eco-defenseAlternative spelling of ecodefence: Collectively, actions intended to disrupt human activities perceived to be damaging to the environment, typically including civil disobedience and illegal sabotage.
- eco-homesplural of eco-home: An ecologically friendly home.
- eco-investingA form of socially responsible investing where investments are made in companies that support or provide environmentally friendly products and practices.
- eco-labelAlternative form of ecolabel: A label on a product that states that it has been produced in an environmentally friendly manner.
- eco-sanAlternative form of ecosan (“ecological santitation”).
- eco-terrorismAlternative spelling of ecoterrorism: Terrorism with an ecological motive, such as attacks against corporations perceived to be harming the natural environment.
- eco-townAlternative form of ecotown: Any of a number of government-sponsored new towns which are intended to achieve exemplary standards of sustainability
- eco-townsplural of eco-town: Any of a number of government-sponsored new towns which are intended to achieve exemplary standards of sustainability
- eco-villagesplural of eco-village: A small self-sustaining and eco-friendly community.
- eco-griefA feeling of loss stemming from the knowledge of environmental destruction or climate change.
- eco-socialistAlternative spelling of ecosocialist: A supporter of ecosocialism.
Compound words 504
- ecosystemA system formed by an ecological community and its environment that functions as a unit.
- ecologistA scholar of ecology.
- ecofeminismA sociopolitical movement combining feminism and environmentalism.
- ecotoneA transition area between two adjacent ecological communities (ecosystems).
- ecotypeA phenotype that is adapted to a specific environment.
- ecolabelA label on a product that states that it has been produced in an environmentally friendly manner.
- ecologicRelating to ecology, the interrelationships of organisms and their environment.
- ecocideThe complete destruction of an ecosystem due to human activities, such as due to exploitation of resources, nuclear warfare, or the dumping of harmful chemicals.
- ecotoxicityThe potential for biological, chemical or physical stressors to affect ecosystems.
- ecofeministOf or relating to ecofeminism.