biosphere

noun

the regions of the surface and atmosphere of the Earth (or other planet) where living organisms exist

Roots

biosbio- · Greek · life sphaira-sphere · Greek · ball, globe

Synonyms for biosphere

ecosphere geospheren biotan terra biotope

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Where does biosphere come from?

The word biosphere breaks down into 2 roots of Greek origin: bio-, from Greek bios (“life”); and -sphere, from Greek sphaira (“ball, globe”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.