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ecotourism
(eco|tour¦ism)
Pronunciation:
/ˌiːkəʊˈtʊərɪz(ə)m/
noun
[
mass noun
]
tourism directed towards exotic natural environments, intended to support conservation efforts and observe wildlife.
Derivatives
ecotour
noun
&
verb
ecotourist
noun
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