"ecofiction" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: eco- + fiction Etymology templates: {{af|en|eco-|fiction}} eco- + fiction Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} ecofiction (uncountable)
  1. Fiction that deals with environmental issues and the relation between humanity and the physical environment. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Fiction Synonyms: eco-fiction, eco fiction

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