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Niche Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Niche? [n] an enclosure that is set back or indented [n] a small concavity [n] (ecology) the status of an organism within its environment and community (affecting its survival as a species) [n] a position particularly well suited to the person who occupies it; "he found his niche in the academic world" Synonyms \| Synonyms for Niche: corner \| ecological niche \| recess \| recess \| recession Related Terms \| Find terms related to Niche: alcove \| asylum \| bay \| bolt-hole \| cache \| carrel \| concealment \| corner \| cove \| cover \| covert \| coverture \| cranny \| cubby \| cubbyhole \| cubicle \| dark corner \| den \| dugout \| foxhole \| funk hole \| hideaway \| hideout \| hidey hole \| hiding \| hiding place \| hole \| hollow \| inglenook \| lair \| nook \| oriel \| pitchhole \| place \| position \| recess \| recession \| refuge \| retreat \| roomlet \| sanctuary \| secret place \| slot \| snuggery \| stash \| undercovert See Also \| alcove \| apse \| apsis \| bay \| concave shape \| concavity \| condition \| enclosure \| fireplace \| hearth \| incurvation \| incurvature \| open fireplace \| pharyngeal recess \| place \| station \| status Niche In Webster's Dictionary \Niche\, n. [F., fr. It. nicchia, prop., a shell-like recess in a wall, fr. nicchio a shellfish, mussel, fr. L. mytilus.] A cavity, hollow, or recess, generally within the thickness of a wall, for a statue, bust, or other erect ornament. hence, any similar position, literal or figurative. Images defended from the injuries of the weather by niches of stone wherein they are placed. --Evelun.

Niche Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Niche?

[n] an enclosure that is set back or indented
[n] a small concavity
[n] (ecology) the status of an organism within its environment and community (affecting its survival as a species)
[n] a position particularly well suited to the person who occupies it; "he found his niche in the academic world"

Niche In Webster's Dictionary

\Niche\, n. [F., fr. It. nicchia, prop., a shell-like
recess in a wall, fr. nicchio a shellfish, mussel, fr. L.
mytilus.]
A cavity, hollow, or recess, generally within the thickness
of a wall, for a statue, bust, or other erect ornament.
hence, any similar position, literal or figurative.

      Images defended from the injuries of the weather by
      niches of stone wherein they are placed. --Evelun.

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