ecocide

Meaning

Noun

The complete destruction of an ecosystem due to human activities, such as due to exploitation of resources, nuclear warfare, or the dumping of harmful chemicals.

Origin

eco- + -cide. Used in 1969 by American plant biologist Arthur Galston to refer to the willful destruction of the environment with Agent Orange.

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