kincentric ecology
kincentric ecology noun: a worldview where humans are closely related to other natural entities. A kincentric ecology generally includes all humans and all animals. It may also include entities such as plants, rivers, or rocks.
Noun
kincentric ecology (uncountable)
- A worldview where humans are closely related to other natural entities. A kincentric ecology generally includes all humans and all animals. It may also include entities such as plants, rivers, or rocks.
- Kincentric ecology extends beyond human life, thus enlarging our perceptual selves and the capacity to see other agents and presents of consequence.2018, Amanda Kearney, “Violence in Place: Reading Violence through Kincentric Ecology”, in International Journal of Conflict and Violence, volume 12, →DOI, archived from the original on 02 Oct 2019...
Origin of kincentric ecology
From kincentric, preferring family over other relationships; and ecology, relationships between organisms and the environment. Attributed to Enrique Salmón, who used the term to describe the concept of iwígara in the Rarámuri language.
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Questions about kincentric ecology
- What does kincentric ecology mean?
- Kincentric ecology means a worldview where humans are closely related to other natural entities. A kincentric ecology generally includes all humans and all animals. It may also include entities such as plants, rivers, or rocks.
- What part of speech is kincentric ecology?
- Kincentric ecology is a noun.
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