Definitions for ecotourismˌɛk oʊˈtʊər ɪz əm, ˈi koʊ-
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
ec•o•tour•ismˌɛk oʊˈtʊər ɪz əm, ˈi koʊ-(n.)
tourism to places having unspoiled natural resources.
Category: Common Vocabulary
Origin of ecotourism:
1985–90
Princeton's WordNet
ecotourism(noun)
tourism to exotic or threatened ecosystems to observe wildlife or to help preserve nature
Wiktionary
ecotourism(Noun)
Responsible travel to natural areas supporting the fauna, flora, and local economy
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