ecocentrism

ec·o·cen·trism

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ek-oh-sen-triz-uh m, ee-koh-]
- /ˌɛk oʊˈsɛn trɪz əm, ˌi koʊ-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ek-oh-sen-triz-uh m, ee-koh-]
- /ˌɛk oʊˈsɛn trɪz əm, ˌi koʊ-/

Definitions of ecocentrism word

noun ecocentrism a philosophy or perspective that places intrinsic value on all living organisms and their natural environment, regardless of their perceived usefulness or importance to human beings. 1
noun ecocentrism A point of view that recognizes the ecosphere, rather than the biosphere, as central in importance, and attempts to redress the imbalance created by anthropocentrism. 1
noun ecocentrism a term used in ecological political philosophy to denote a nature-centred, as opposed to human-centred, system of values. 0

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ecocentrism popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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