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environs

plural noun en·vi·rons \ in-ˈvī-rənz , -ˈvī(-ə)rnz \

Definition of environs

1 : the districts around a city
2 a : environing things : surroundings
b : an adjoining region or space : vicinity

First Known Use of environs

1665

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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environs Synonyms

Synonyms

ambient, atmosphere, climate, clime, context, environment, medium, milieu, setting, surround, surroundings, terrain;

Related Words

location, place, position, space;

backdrop, background;

element;

situation, status;

geography, habitat;

ENVIRONS Defined for English Language Learners

environs

noun

Definition of environs for English Language Learners

  • : the area that is around a place (such as a city)

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