"ecocentre" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: ecocentres [plural]
Etymology: eco- + centre Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|eco|centre}} eco- + centre Head templates: {{en-noun}} ecocentre (plural ecocentres)
  1. An institution set up to promote environmental awareness. Synonyms: eco-centre
    Sense id: en-ecocentre-en-noun-INQ6zvF1 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with eco-

Inflected forms

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