Meaning & use
environment
The natural world, or the surrounding conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.
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Factories were fined for polluting the local environment.
A supportive work environment helped new employees settle in quickly.
A note on using this word
Environment can refer narrowly to nature or broadly to any surrounding context, such as a learning environment or work environment.
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