ALL meanings of oecology
e·col·o·gy
O o - noun plural oecology the branch of biology dealing with the relations and interactions between organisms and their environment, including other organisms. 1
- noun plural oecology the set of relationships existing between organisms and their environment: desert ecologies. 1
- noun plural oecology the set of relationships existing between any complex system and its surroundings or environment: the ecology and politics of healthcare. 1
- noun plural oecology Also called human ecology. the branch of sociology concerned with the spacing and interdependence of people and institutions. 1
- noun plural oecology advocacy for the protection of natural resources from pollution or its effects; environmentalism. 1