Environment: meaning, definitions and examples
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environment
[ ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt ]
natural world
The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.
Synonyms
ecosystem, habitat, surroundings
Examples of usage
- The panda's natural environment is the bamboo forest.
- We need to protect the environment for future generations.
working conditions
The surroundings or conditions in which a person, machine, or organization operates.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- A healthy work environment is important for employee productivity.
- The office environment was noisy and distracting.
political context
The political, social, and economic context in which something is situated.
Synonyms
background, context, situation
Examples of usage
- The business thrived in a stable environment.
- The company faced challenges due to the uncertain economic environment.
Translations
Translations of the word "environment" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ambiente
🇮🇳 पर्यावरण
🇩🇪 Umwelt
🇮🇩 lingkungan
🇺🇦 довкілля
🇵🇱 środowisko
🇯🇵 環境 (かんきょう)
🇫🇷 environnement
🇪🇸 medio ambiente
🇹🇷 çevre
🇰🇷 환경 (環境)
🇸🇦 بيئة
🇨🇿 prostředí
🇸🇰 prostredie
🇨🇳 环境 (huánjìng)
🇸🇮 okolje
🇮🇸 umhverfi
🇰🇿 қоршаған орта
🇬🇪 გარემო
🇦🇿 mühit
🇲🇽 medio ambiente
Word origin
The word 'environment' originated from the French word 'environnement', which came from 'environner' meaning 'to encircle'. The term began to be used in English in the mid-19th century with a focus on the natural surroundings of living organisms. Over time, the concept of environment has expanded to include various contexts such as working conditions, social settings, and political landscapes. Today, environmental awareness and protection have become crucial global issues.
See also: environmental, environmentalism, environmentalist, environments.