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

But his dad worked as a sort of caretaker for the lagoon, first inviting birdwatchers on modest ecotourism boat rides, and ultimately working for conservation groups who helped the boy see how unique his backyard had become. —Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025

According to the report, Limón is an emerging ecotourism destination that is renowned for its national parks, volcanic landscapes, and lush rainforest. —Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025

Market positioning and competitive edge The UN World Tourism Organization notes that ecotourism and sustainable travel are among the fastest-growing segments of global tourism. —Maria Williams, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025

Alternative livelihoods such as ecotourism are promoted as deterrents. —Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for ecotourism

• activism
• ageism
• albinism
• altruism
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• animism
• aphorism
• atomism
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• bolshevism
• botulism
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