surroundings
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Definition of surroundings
: the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded : environment
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Synonyms
ambient, atmosphere, climate, clime, context, environment, environs, medium, milieu, setting, surround, terrain
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surroundings
noun
English Language Learners Definition of surroundings
: the places, conditions, or objects that are around you
surroundings
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Kids Definition of surroundings
: the circumstances, conditions, or things around an individual : environment
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