Environment
/ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) The natural world in which people, animals, and plants live.
We must protect the environment to ensure clean air and water.
- (n.) The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.
The office environment was conducive to productivity.
Forms
- environments
Commentary
Often requires precise context to distinguish between natural environment and situational surroundings in legal texts.
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