"ecosexual" meaning in English

See ecosexual in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: ecosexuals [plural]
Etymology: From eco- + sexual, after the pattern of metrosexual and retrosexual. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|eco|sexual}} eco- + sexual Head templates: {{en-noun}} ecosexual (plural ecosexuals)
  1. An environmentally conscious person whose adherence to green living extends to their romantic and/or sexual life (particularly their choice of partner). Related terms: ecosex, ecosexuality

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