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Definitions

Noun

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

Synonyms

All synonyms

biosphereecospherenoosphere

Etymology

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

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