Surroundings: meaning, definitions and examples

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surroundings

[ səˈraʊndɪŋz ]

^{Context #1}

in a natural environment

The things and conditions around a person or thing.

Synonyms

ambiance, environment, setting

Examples of usage

He enjoyed the peaceful surroundings of the countryside.
She felt anxious in unfamiliar surroundings.

^{Context #2}

in a social setting

The area around a person or thing, especially when they are with other people.

Synonyms

ambiance, environment, setting

Examples of usage

She felt uncomfortable in her surroundings at the party.
The children were playing happily in their surroundings.

Translations

Translations of the word "surroundings" in other languages:

🇵🇹 arredores

🇮🇳 आसपास का क्षेत्र

🇩🇪 Umgebung

🇮🇩 sekeliling

🇺🇦 околиці

🇵🇱 otoczenie

🇯🇵 周囲

🇫🇷 environs

🇪🇸 alrededores

🇹🇷 çevre

🇰🇷 주변

🇸🇦 محيط

🇨🇿 okolí

🇸🇰 okolie

🇨🇳 周围

🇸🇮 okolje

🇮🇸 umhverfi

🇰🇿 айналасы

🇬🇪 გარემო

🇦🇿 ətraf

🇲🇽 alrededores

Word origin

The word 'surroundings' comes from the verb 'surround', which has been in use since the late 15th century. The noun 'surroundings' was derived from the verb, and it first appeared in the English language in the mid-18th century. The concept of 'surroundings' has always been linked to the idea of the environment or context in which something or someone is placed.