ecotourism

noun

eco·​tour·​ism ˌē-kō-ˈtu̇r-ˌi-zəm 

ˌe-kō-

: the practice of touring natural habitats in a manner meant to minimize ecological impact

ecotour

ˈē-kō-ˌtu̇r  ˈe-kō- 

noun

ecotourist

ˌē-kō-ˈtu̇r-ist 

ˌe-kō-

noun

Examples of ecotourism in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There’s no shortage of spectacular safari destinations to explore across the planet—Serengeti National Park, Denali National Park and Gir National Park, to name a few—but for Ohio residents, a truly unforgettable ecotourism experience can be found without setting foot outside of the Buckeye State. —Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025

Shark ecotourism is booming, with operators around the world offering divers and snorkelers the chance to see these iconic predators up close. —Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025

The global ecotourism market is expected to reach $823.4 billion by 2033. —Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025

With Gere as its frontman, Sierra a Mar now coordinates with neighboring landowners to create one of the most ambitious ecotourism alliances in Latin America. —Kathryn Romeyn, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for ecotourism

• activism
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• altruism
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• aphorism
• atomism
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