Definition

A serious environmental disaster, often caused by human actions, that leads to significant damage to ecosystems and the natural world.

Example

The oil spill was an ecocatastrophe that harmed marine life and polluted the coastline.

Conversation

Did you hear about the recent ecocatastrophe in the ocean?

Yeah, it's really sad how humans keep damaging the environment.

Exactly! It feels like we're facing more and more of these disasters every year.

I know, we really need to take better care of our planet.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ecocatastrophe is formed from "eco-" (from Greek "oikos", meaning house or environment) and "catastrophe" (from Greek "katastrophē", meaning overturning or sudden change). The term describes a sudden and disastrous change in the environment, particularly due to human activity.

Memory Tip

Think of 'eco-' as relating to our 'environment' and 'catastrophe' as a sudden disaster. This helps you remember that an ecocatastrophe refers to a disastrous change in our environment.

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