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balance of nature

noun

Definition of balance of nature

: a state of equilibrium in nature due to the constant interaction of the whole biotic and environmental complex, interference with this equilibrium (as by human intervention) being often extremely destructive — compare erosion

First Known Use of balance of nature

1850, in the meaning defined above

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