Meaning of the word organism in English

What does organism mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

organism

US /ˈɔːr-/

UK /ˈɔː.ɡən.ɪ.zəm/

an individual animal, plant, or single-celled life form

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Bacteria are single-celled organisms.

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Every living organism needs water to survive.

Synonym:

creature being life form entity body

a complex structure or system of interdependent parts in an organism or society

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The human body is a complex organism.

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Society can be viewed as a living organism, constantly evolving.

Synonym:

system structure body entity organization