biome

/baɪmoʊm/

Definitions

1. noun

A large naturally occurring community of plants and animals that occupy a specific habitat, such as a desert, forest, or grassland.

“The Amazon rainforest is a unique biome that supports an incredible array of plant and animal species.”

2. noun

A specific environment or ecosystem, such as a freshwater biome or a marine biome.

“The coral reef is an important component of the marine biome in tropical waters.”

3. noun

A group of living organisms that interact with each other and their environment in a complex way, such as a human biome or a microbial biome.

“The human biome is composed of trillions of microorganisms that play a crucial role in our health and well-being.”

Synonyms

  • ecosystem
  • habitat

Antonyms

  • barren land
  • deserted area