Der Lebensraum
Example: Viele Tiere brauchen einen großen Lebensraum zum Überleben.
Definition
"Der Lebensraum" refers to the natural environment or habitat in which an organism or a community of organisms lives and thrives. It includes all the physical and biological factors necessary for survival, such as space, resources, and conditions.
Etymology
The word "der Lebensraum" comes from German, where 'Leben' means 'life' and 'Raum' means 'space' or 'room.' It literally translates to 'living space,' reflecting the concept of an area that supports life. Did you know this term was notably used in historical contexts but is now primarily ecological?
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"Der Lebensraum" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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