biotope
See also: Biotope
English
Etymology
From Ancient Greek βίος (bíos, “life”) + τόπος (tópos, “place”).
Noun
biotope (plural biotopes)
- A geographical area that has a uniform biological environment and a uniform distribution of plants and animals
- (figuratively) a context where someone feels 'naturally' at home, such as their field of professional or scientific expertise
French
Pronunciation
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Further reading
- “biotope” in le Trésor de la langue française informatisé (The Digitized Treasury of the French Language).
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