ecocide

ec·o·cide

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ek-uh-sahyd, ee-kuh-]
- /ˈɛk əˌsaɪd, ˈi kə-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ek-uh-sahyd, ee-kuh-]
- /ˈɛk əˌsaɪd, ˈi kə-/

Definitions of ecocide word

noun ecocide the destruction of large areas of the natural environment by such activity as nuclear warfare, overexploitation of resources, or dumping of harmful chemicals. 1
noun ecocide Destruction of the natural environment, especially when willfully done. 1
noun ecocide total destruction of an area of the natural environment, esp by human agency 0
noun ecocide the destruction of the environment or of ecosystems, as by the use of defoliants or the emission of pollutants 0
noun ecocide The complete destruction of an ecosystem due to human activities. It may result from exploitation of resources, nuclear warfare or the dumping of harmful chemicals. 0

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Origin of ecocide

First appearance:

before 1965

One of the 2% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1965-70; eco- + -cide

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Parts of speech for Ecocide

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ecocide popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

ecocide usage trend in Literature

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