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ecotourism
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e·co·tour·ism  (k-trzm, k-)
n.
Tourism involving travel to areas of natural or ecological interest, typically under the guidance of a naturalist, for the purpose of observing wildlife and learning about the environment.
eco·tourist adj. & n.
ecotourism
Noun
tourism designed to contribute to the protection of the environment or at least minimize damage to it
ecotourist n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.ecotourism - tourism to exotic or threatened ecosystems to observe wildlife or to help preserve nature
tourism, touristry - the business of providing services to tourists; "Tourism is a major business in Bermuda"
Translations
ecotourism [ˈiːkəuˈtuərɪzm] n → Ökotourismus m


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