ecotourism
noun C2
Plain meaning
tourism that tries to protect nature and benefit local communities
Exam-register meaning
In formal or high-level texts, it is used to describe tourism that tries to protect nature and benefit local communities, often with a precise or specialised tone.
In context
naturalThe article mentioned ecotourism as one of the main issues.
examThe author examines ecotourism in relation to social change, public policy, and institutional responsibility.
Common collocations
a clear ecotourismevidence of ecotourismwidespread ecotourism
Watch out
Do not use “ecotourism” as a vague high-level replacement; make sure the sentence really needs this specific noun.