biotope

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A geographical area that has a uniform biological environment and a uniform distribution of plants and animals
  2. a context where someone feels 'naturally' at home, such as their field of professional or scientific expertise

Word forms

biotope biotopes

Etymology

Borrowed from German Biotop, from bio- (“life”) + -tope (“place”).

Derived words

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