biotope
The English word “biotope” has 2 meanings listed here.
noun
- A geographical area that has a uniform biological environment and a uniform distribution of plants and animals
- a context where someone feels 'naturally' at home, such as their field of professional or scientific expertise
Etymology
Borrowed from German Biotop, from bio- (“life”) + -tope (“place”).
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