ecostate

/iˈkōstāt/

Definitions

1. noun

A state or region with a relatively intact natural environment, especially one that is being protected or conserved.

“The ecostate of the forest was a haven for endangered species.”

2. verb

To manage or administer a state or region in a way that preserves and protects its natural environment.

“The government has vowed to ecostate the entire country by 2050.”

Synonyms

  • conservation area
  • ecoregion

Antonyms

  • degraded ecosystem
  • polluted area