All words
word

ecological footprint

ee-koh-LOJ-ih-kul FOOT-print

ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˈfʊtprɪnt

Listen

Hear it in a clear American voice. Slow it down to catch each syllable.

Syllable breakdown

ecologicalfootprint

Dictionary meaning

The amount of land and water required to sustain a person's or group's consumption and waste levels.

Examples

  • Switching to a plant-based diet can significantly reduce your ecological footprint.

Learn one new pronunciation a day

Get a word, name or idiom like “ecological footprint” in your inbox — daily or weekly, free. Unsubscribe any time.

Something wrong? Suggest a correction