ecosystem

US /ˈiː.koʊˌsɪs.təm/
UK /ˈiː.koʊˌsɪs.təm/
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1.

a biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.

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The rainforest is a complex ecosystem with diverse plant and animal life.
Pollution can severely damage an aquatic ecosystem.
2.

a complex network or interconnected system.

:
The company operates within a vast digital ecosystem of interconnected platforms.
The startup aims to build a complete financial ecosystem for small businesses.