exosystem

English

Etymology

From exo- +‎ system.

Noun

exosystem (plural exosystems)

  1. (astronomy) A system of exoplanets and associated star.
  2. A system of interconnections between a social setting in which the individual does not have an active role and the individual's immediate context. For example, a parent's experience at home may be influenced by the other parent's experiences at work.

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