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biosphere.

The part of the Earth and its atmosphere capable of supporting life.

9 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈbaɪəʊˌsfɪə(ɹ)/
  1. The part of the Earth and its atmosphere capable of supporting life.

  2. The totality of living organisms and their environment.

Where this word comes from

Borrowed from German Biosphäre, coined by Austrian geologist Eduard Suess in 1875. By surface analysis, bio- + -sphere.

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