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

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Alternative livelihoods such as ecotourism are promoted as deterrents. Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025 Further west, the preserve’s shoreline boasts South American sea lions and the occasional pod of dolphins, while Isla Pan de Azúcar is a popular ecotourism destination thanks to its high concentration of Humboldt penguins. Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025 Just a few hours from Miami, Dominica is evolving from an ecotourism hotspot into a global model for climate resilience. Panorama Media Ltd, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2025 The complex’s inscription as a UNESCO World Heritage Site recognizes its global significance for conservation and its potential to boost sustainable development through ecotourism. AFAR Media, 21 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for ecotourism

Word History

First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ecotourism was in 1980

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“Ecotourism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ecotourism. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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