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milieu

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Main Entry:
mi·lieu 
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Pronunciation:
\mēl-ˈyə(r), -ˈyü, -ˈyœ; ˈmēl-ˌyü\
Function:
noun
Inflected Form(s):
plural milieus or mi·lieux 
          Listen to the pronunciation of milieux \-ˈyə(r)(z), -ˈyüz, -ˈyœ(z); -ˌyü(z)\
Etymology:
French, from Old French, midst, from miles middle (from Latin medius) + lieu place, from Latin locus — more at mid, stall
Date:
1854
: the physical or social setting in which something occurs or develops : environment
synonyms see background


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