"deep ecology" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: Coined by Arne Næss. Etymology templates: {{coin|en|Arne Næss}} Coined by Arne Næss Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} deep ecology (uncountable)
  1. An ecological and environmental philosophy that advocates the inherent worth of living beings regardless of their instrumental utility to human needs. Wikipedia link: deep ecology Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Ecology, Philosophy Derived forms: deep ecologist
    Sense id: en-deep_ecology-en-noun-V7QjyM4k Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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