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Definition organism in British English

organism noun

[countable] noun
/ˈɔː(r)ɡəˌnɪz(ə)m/
1

a living thing such as a person, animal, or plant, especially an extremely small living thing

Example

tests to identify the organism that causes the disease

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2

a system consisting of different parts that all fit together well so that it can operate and develop effectively

Example

The global economy is a complex organism.

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Definition organism in British English