neotropic

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noun
  1. 1

    (biogeography) One of the major ecozones of the world, covering South America, Central America and the Caribbean

adjective
  1. 1

    Alternative form of neotropical. [(biology) Occurring in tropical America, i.e. the tropics of the New World.]