noosphere

noun noo·sphere \ˈnō-ə-ˌsfir\

Definition of NOOSPHERE

: the sphere of human consciousness and mental activity especially in regard to its influence on the biosphere and in relation to evolution

International Scientific Vocabulary noo- mind (from Greek noos, nous) + sphere sphere

First Known Use: 1945

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