Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ecosphere
noun
ˈē-kə-ˌsfir
Definition
The biosphere as it includes all ecosystems and how they interact with one another and their environment.
Examples
- The ecosphere of the Earth includes all living beings and the environments they inhabit.
- Climate change affects the entire ecosphere, disrupting ecosystems all over the planet.
Meaning
Ecosphere refers to the global sum of all ecosystems, encompassing all living organisms and their physical environment, interacting as a system.
Synonyms
- biosphere
- environment
- ecosystem
