ecotourism

noun

eco·​tour·​ism ˌē-kō-ˈtu̇r-ˌi-zəm How to pronounce ecotourism (audio)
ˌe-kō-
: the practice of touring natural habitats in a manner meant to minimize ecological impact
ecotourist noun

Examples of ecotourism in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
The incident occurred in the interior of French Guiana, where a 29-year-old woman was attacked by a Harpy Eagle while walking with a tourist group near a remote ecotourism camp. Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025 Though several ecotourism operations in the area run similar experiences, local Ngäbe Indigenous guides offer the most meaningful window into this age-old practice, while also supporting local stewardship and sustainability of island resources. Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2025 Among the first to specialize in ecotourism, his company, based in Austin, employs dozens of guides who lead hundreds of expeditions a year. Michael S. Rosenwald, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for ecotourism

Word History

First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ecotourism was in 1980

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Ecotourism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ecotourism. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on ecotourism

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!