# deep ecology

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. An ecological and environmental philosophy that advocates the inherent worth of living beings regardless of their instrumental utility to human needs.

## Etymology
Coined by Arne Næss.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/deep-ecology