Symbiosis

Origin

From Ancient Greek συμβίωσις (sumbiōsis, "living together").

Full definition of symbiosis

Noun

1. A relationship of mutual benefit.
1. (ecology) A close, prolonged association between two or more organisms of different species that normally benefits both members.
2. (biology) A close, prolonged association between two or more organisms of different species, regardless of benefit to the members.
3. (possibly obsolete) The state of people living together in community.

Related terms

• symbiotic
• symbiont
• symbiote

Derived terms

• Symbionese