Synonyms for

Eco

Verb / ˈi:kəʊ / / ˈekəʊ / Another word for eco — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Eco is short for ecology, which is the study of the relationship between living organisms and their environment.

Synonyms & similar words

green environmental sustainable earth-friendly nature-friendly eco-conscious conservationist planet-friendly ecological environment-conscious recyclable biodegradable renewable organic green-friendly earth-conscious carbon-neutral green-minded ecological environmentalistic

Synonyms by register

Formal

ecological environmental naturalistic

Informal

green earthy natural

Antonyms

unnatural artificial synthetic man-made industrial polluting

Common collocations

  • eco-friendly
  • eco-conscious
  • eco-tourism
  • eco-warrior
  • eco-system
  • eco-label
  • eco-design

Word family

noun ecology
adjective eco-friendly

Usage note

The prefix 'eco-' is primarily used to denote a relationship to ecology or the environment. It is often used in compound words to describe something that is environmentally friendly.

Example sentences

  1. I love learning about eco and how we can protect the environment.
  2. My eco-friendly choices help preserve nature for future generations.
  3. We can make a difference by using eco-conscious products.
  4. Recycling is an eco-friendly way to reduce waste.
  5. I want to live in an eco-friendly house with solar panels.

Quotes

  • The earth does not belong to us; we belong to the earth. - Chief Seattle
  • In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks. - John Muir
  • The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it. - Robert Swan

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