kincentric ecology

English

Etymology

From kincentric, preferring family over other relationships; and ecology, relationships between organisms and the environment. Attributed to Enrique Salmón, who used the term to describe the concept of iwígara in the Rarámuri language.

Pronunciation

Rhymes: -ɒlədʒi

Noun

kincentric ecology (uncountable)

1. A worldview where humans are closely related to other natural entities. A kincentric ecology generally includes all humans and all animals. It may also include entities such as plants, rivers, or rocks.
   • 2018, Amanda Kearney, “Violence in Place: Reading Violence through Kincentric Ecology”, in International Journal of Conflict and Violence‎^[1], volume 12, →DOI, archived from the original on 2 October 2019, pages 1–15:

     Kincentric ecology extends beyond human life, thus enlarging our perceptual selves and the capacity to see other agents and presents of consequence.