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surroundings

DEFINITIONS OF: surroundings

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n the area in which something exists or lives

Synonyms:
environment, environs, surround
Types:
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ambiance, ambience
the atmosphere of an environment
medium
the surrounding environment
scene, setting
the context and environment in which something is set
element
the most favorable environment for a plant or animal
habitat, home ground
the type of environment in which an organism or group normally lives or occurs
melting pot
an environment in which many ideas and races are socially assimilated
parts
the local environment
scenario
a setting for a work of art or literature
habitation
the native habitat or home of an animal or plant
Type of:
geographic area, geographic region, geographical area, geographical region
a demarcated area of the Earth

n the environmental condition

Synonyms:
milieu
Type of:
environment
the totality of surrounding conditions
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