1. a large area of land or water characterized by similar climate, geology, and ecosystems, with distinct plant and animal communities.
Usage: ecology and environmental science term; often used in conservation and environmental planning

Examples

• The Amazon rainforest is one of the world's most biodiverse ecoregions.
• Scientists divided the continent into several ecoregions based on climate and vegetation patterns.
• Conservation efforts focus on protecting endangered species within each ecoregion.
• The temperate forest ecoregion supports a wide variety of wildlife.
• Ecoregions help environmental planners understand how to manage natural resources sustainably.
• Different ecoregions require different approaches to restoration and protection.