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climate
[ klahy-mit ]
noun
- the composite or generally prevailing weather conditions of a region, as temperature, air pressure, humidity, precipitation, sunshine, cloudiness, and winds, throughout the year, averaged over a series of years.
- a region or area characterized by a given climate:
to move to a warm climate.
- the prevailing attitudes, standards, or environmental conditions of a group, period, or place:
a climate of political unrest.
Synonyms: , , , ,
climate
/ ˈklaɪmɪt; klaɪˈmætɪk /
noun
- the long-term prevalent weather conditions of an area, determined by latitude, position relative to oceans or continents, altitude, etc
- an area having a particular kind of climate
- a prevailing trend or current of feeling
the political climate
climate
- The general or average weather conditions of a certain region, including temperature, rainfall, and wind. On Earth, climate is most affected by latitude, the tilt of the Earth's axis, the movements of the Earth's wind belts, the difference in temperatures of land and sea, and topography. Human activity, especially relating to actions relating to the depletion of the ozone layer, is also an important factor.
climate
- A region's usual weather patterns. The climate at any point on Earth is determined by things such as the general movement of the atmosphere , the proximity of the oceans, and the altitude of the location.
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Derived Forms
- ˈپ, adverb
- climatic, adjective
Other Word Forms
- ܲ·mٱ noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of climate1
Word History and Origins
Origin of climate1
Example Sentences
The two schools have collaborated extensively on research including clean energy and climate change for decades.
“I think it will be very difficult for a family to come forward in this climate,” said Nerea Woods, an attorney who works with unaccompanied minors.
And the reasons for those limits — grounded both in history and modern economic theory—have particular force in the modern political climate.
India, meanwhile, has been pushing to review and modify the treaty, citing changing needs - from irrigation and drinking water to hydropower - in light of factors like climate change.
In this context, some climate activists have concluded that it is time to drop the movement's long-standing commitment to accountability – they will undertake disruptive actions but won't stick around to be arrested any more.
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