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Synonyms & Similar Words
surroundings
atmosphere
ecosystem
habitat
milieu
setting
context
background
circumstances
conditions
situation
locale
territory
domain
realm
sphere
ambience
climate
weather
landscape
scenery
nature
wilderness
outdoors
ecology
biosphere
geosphere
hydrosphere
lithosphere
atmosphere
surroundings
locale
Meaning of Environment
The natural world or physical space in which people, animals, and plants live.
Definitions
- The natural world, as a whole, or in a particular geographical area, especially as affected by human activity
- * The external surroundings in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates
- * A set of circumstances or conditions that affect someone or something
Etymology of Environment
The word "environment" comes from the Old French word "environ", meaning "around" or "surrounding", and the suffix "-ment", which forms nouns indicating a result or product
The term has been used in English since the 16th century to describe the external surroundings or conditions that affect something or someone
Example Uses
- The company is working to reduce its impact on the environment
- * The environment in the city is very different from the one in the countryside
- * The new policy aims to protect the environment and preserve natural resources
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
isolation
confinement
captivity
restriction
limitation
enclosure
insulation
segregation
separation
detachment
disconnection
removal
exclusion
omission
absence
void
emptiness
barrenness
desolation
bleakness
harshness