climate
ˈklaɪmət
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Noun

1.
regional patternsweather conditions of a region over time
  • The climate in the tropics is typically hot and humid..
atmosphere conditions weather
2.
social atmosphereprevailing trend or public opinion
  • The political climate today is quite polarized..
ambiance atmosphere mood
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Expressions with climate

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atmosphere where violence is likely to occur
The protests created a climate of violence.
general feeling that change is happening
The company is experiencing a climate of change with new policies.
general feeling of fear among people
The dictator created a climate of fear to control the population.
prevailing attitudes or beliefs in a society
The climate of opinion has shifted towards environmental conservation in recent years.
environment filled with fear and intimidation
The dictator's regime created a climate of terror.
cold weather conditions in a specific area
The region is known for its chilly climate.

Origin of climate

Greek, klima (slope) + -ma (result)

Terms with climate included in their meaning

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dryadj.
climate
lacking moisture or water
climate
weather unsuitable for outdoor activities
climate
weather with high temperatures
climate control
system for controlling temperature and humidity indoors
unpleasant cold
unpleasantly cold climate
climate
weather conditions that are pleasant and clear
climate
any prolonged period of cold climate
climate
amount of water gas in the air around a place

Examples of climate in a sentence

  • Climate change is affecting weather patterns globally.
  • The social climate has changed drastically over the years.
  • The climate of opinion is shifting towards more progressive views.

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  1. French:climat, ambiance, ...
  2. German:Klima, soziales Klima, ...
  3. Italian:clima, atmosfera, ...
  4. Spanish:clima, ambiente, ...
  5. Portuguese:clima, clima social, ...
  6. Chinese:气候, 氛围, ...
  7. Japanese:気候, 社会的雰囲気, ...
  8. Arabic:مُنَاخ, جو عام, ...
  9. Hebrew:אַקְלִים, אֲוִירָה צִבּוּרִית, ...
  10. Russian:климат, атмосфера, ...
  11. Ukrainian:погодні умови, атмосфера, ...
  12. Hindi:जलवायु, सामाजिक वातावरण, ...
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