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Term: Ecumene

Description:

The term "ecumene" refers to the permanently inhabited and developed areas of the world. It represents the portion of the Earth's surface where humans have established their communities and civilizations.

Sense 1: Geographical

Noun: The ecumene is typically used in the field of geography to define and study the extent of human habitation on Earth.

Example Sentence: The geographers were interested in mapping the ecumene to understand human settlement patterns.

Sense 2: Historical

Noun: In historical contexts, the ecumene refers to the known and inhabited world during a specific time period.

Example Sentence: The ancient Greeks believed their civilization to be at the center of the ecumene.

Sense 3: Cultural

Noun: Cultural ecumene refers to the areas where a particular culture or society thrives.

Example Sentence: The ecumene of the Maasai people extends across parts of Kenya and Tanzania.

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