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ECO

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɛkoʊ// eco

adj. related to protecting the environment. You use it to describe products or actions that do not harm nature.

adj. relating to or concerned with the protection of the environment. Often functions as a prefix or a combining form in compound words.


SIMPLE

We should buy more eco products for our home.

CONTEXTUAL

The city is investing in eco friendly public transport to reduce carbon emissions in the downtown area.

COMPLEX

While the company markets itself as an eco alternative, critics argue that its manufacturing process remains significantly more carbon-intensive than its branding suggests.

Usage

Commonly used as a prefix (eco-friendly, eco-system) or as a standalone adjective in informal marketing contexts.

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