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Definition of ecotourist

ecotourist

/ˈiːkoʊˌtʊərɪst/
e · co · tour · ist
Plural:ecotourists
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Adjective:ecotouristic
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ecotourist Lexical Profile

ecotourist Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A traveler who visits fragile, pristine, and relatively undisturbed natural areas in a way that conserves the environment and sustains the well-being of the local people.

Example

"As a dedicated ecotourist, she chose to stay in a solar-powered lodge that employed indigenous guides and funded local wildlife conservation."

• Nearby Words

ecosystem
ecotax
ecotourism
ecotourist
ecowarrior
ecrins mountains
ecstasy

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 20th century by combining the prefix 'eco-' (representing ecology) with 'tourist', reflecting the rise of environmentally conscious travel.

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