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Definition of ecocide

ecocide

/ˈiː.koʊ.saɪd/
e · co · cide
Plural:ecocides
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Adjective:ecocidal
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• noun

1

The widespread, severe, or systematic destruction of the natural environment and ecosystems, especially as a result of deliberate or negligent human activity.

Example

"International legal scholars have proposed recognizing ecocide as an official crime under international law."

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• Nearby Words

eco-friendly
ecoactivism
ecoactivist
ecocide
ecofriendly
ecolodge
ecologic

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in 1970 by American biologist Arthur W. Galston on the pattern of 'genocide', combining the prefix 'eco-' (from Ancient Greek 'oikos', meaning 'house' or 'habitat') with the suffix '-cide' (from Latin '-cidium', meaning 'a killing').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ecocide. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ecocide
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