Meaning & use

reacclimate

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To become accustomed again to a particular climate, environment, or situation.

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It took her a week to reacclimate to the humidity after returning from a cold climate.

Returning soldiers often need time to reacclimate to civilian life.

A note on using this word

Commonly used figuratively, for adjusting back to a routine, culture, or environment, not only to weather.

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