environment

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Learn the meaning of environment with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

environment

(noun)

Meaning

the surrounding conditions affecting life

Example

"The environment plays a crucial role in our health and wellbeing."

Synonyms

surroundingslocale

More about this word

Word origin
From French 'environnement', related to 'environ' meaning around.
Related word forms
  • adjective: environmental
  • noun: environmentalist