ecology
noun
ecol·o·gy
i-ˈkä-lə-jē 
e-
plural ecologies
1
: a branch of science concerned with the interrelationship of organisms and their environments
2
: the totality or pattern of relations between organisms and their environment
3
4
: environment, climate
the moral ecology
also
: an often delicate or intricate system or complex
the ecology of language
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Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 11 July 2025
Kentucky and Tennessee probably will get the most cicadas this year, said John Cooley, an ecology and biology associate professor in residence at the University of Connecticut.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
These exhibitions interweave architectural discourse with landscape, ecology, culture, and personal space—demonstrating how Venice’s Biennale extends far beyond its official pavilions, into living, breathing creative ecosystems across the city.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
Swallow was a pioneer in ecology, chemistry, safety engineering, home economics and women’s education, and her story and accomplishments stuck out to Daniele.
—Gqlshare, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 June 2025
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Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 11 July 2025
Kentucky and Tennessee probably will get the most cicadas this year, said John Cooley, an ecology and biology associate professor in residence at the University of Connecticut.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
These exhibitions interweave architectural discourse with landscape, ecology, culture, and personal space—demonstrating how Venice’s Biennale extends far beyond its official pavilions, into living, breathing creative ecosystems across the city.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
Swallow was a pioneer in ecology, chemistry, safety engineering, home economics and women’s education, and her story and accomplishments stuck out to Daniele.
—Gqlshare, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 June 2025
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“Ecology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ecology. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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ecology
noun
ecol·o·gy
i-ˈkäl-ə-jē
e-
1
: a branch of science concerned with the relationships between living things and their environment
2
: the pattern of relationships between a group of living things and their environment
Medical Definition
ecology
noun
ecol·o·gy
-jē
plural ecologies
1
: a branch of science concerned with the interrelationship of organisms and their environments
2
: the totality or pattern of relations between organisms and their environment
3
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