bioregions
/ˈbaɪoʊˌridʒənz/
noun
- Large areas of land or water defined by natural features like climate, soil, and plants and animals, rather than by human-made borders.
- Environmentalists often study bioregions to understand how ecosystems work across state lines.
- Many indigenous communities have lived in harmony with their bioregions for centuries.
- The Amazon rainforest is one of the most famous bioregions in the world.