ikolojia

How to say it

Meaning

The science of how living things relate to each other and to their surroundings, and the balance of nature in a place.

Good to know

N class noun, no plural. Mfumo wa ikolojia, ecosystem, is its most common use; utalii wa ikolojia is ecotourism.

Examples

• Uvuvi haramu unaharibu mfumo wa ikolojia wa ziwa.Illegal fishing is damaging the lake’s ecosystem.
• Anasoma ikolojia katika chuo kikuu.She studies ecology at university.
• Miti hii ni muhimu kwa ikolojia ya msitu.These trees are important for the ecology of the forest.

Forms

ekolojia