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Definition ecosystem in American English

ecosystem noun

[countable] noun
/ˈekoʊˌsɪstəm/
1

all the plants and animals in a particular area, considered as a system with parts that depend on one another

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Today Apple's iOS platform and ecosystem seem invincible.

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TED Talks have become a mainstay of the online ecosystem.

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Definition ecosystem in American English