Ecotourism
[ek-oh-too r-iz-uh m, ee-koh‐] /ˌɛk oʊˈtʊər ɪz əm, ˈi koʊ‐/
noun
1.
tourism to places having unspoiled natural resources, with minimal impact on the environment being a primary concern.
/ˈiːkəʊˌtʊərɪzəm/
noun
1.
tourism that is designed to contribute to the protection of the environment or at least minimize damage to it, often involving travel to areas of natural interest in developing countries or participation in environmental projects
noun
See nature tourism
n.
by 1989, from eco- + tourism. Related: Ecotourist.
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