Definition of "ecosystem" in Englisch

noun

1. A system formed by an ecological community and its environment that functions as a unit.

2. The interconnectedness of organisms (plants, animals, microbes) with each other and their environment.

3. (by extension) A network of interconnected people, organizations, products or services that resembles a natural ecosystem due to the complex interdependencies.

   • The company’s ecosystem mainly comprises its supply chain, customers, end consumers and competitors.