environment

noun
UK: /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/
US: /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/

  1. The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.

    1. Our school is a safe environment. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company provides a positive work environment for its employees. [ ] [ ]

  2. The natural world, including the air, water, land, and all the plants and animals that live in it.

    1. We must protect the environment. [ ] [ ]
    2. Pollution can have devastating effects on the delicate environment. [ ] [ ]

  3. A specific area or setting.

    1. She grew up in a rural environment. [ ] [ ]
    2. The software is designed for a Windows environment, but can run on others. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

habitat atmosphere setting climate ecosystem context surroundings

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "environment" in English means: The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates., The natural world, including the air, water, land, and all the plants and animals that live in it., A specific area or setting..

The phonetic transcription of "environment" is /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/ in British English and /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "environment": habitat, atmosphere, setting, climate, ecosystem, context, surroundings.

Example usage of "environment": "Our school is a safe environment.". More examples on the page.