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Definition of environs - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun, plural
1.
surrounding areaimmediate area around a specific place
- The castle's environs are popular with tourists.
2.
city outskirtsarea surrounding a city or town
- The city's environs are filled with parks and gardens.
Origin of environs
French, environ (surround)
Examples of environs in a sentence
He explored the environs of the ancient ruins. The environs of the town are quite scenic. Factories are being built in the city's environs.
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- French:environs, périphérie, ...
- German:Umgebung, Umland, ...
- Italian:dintorni, periferia, ...
- Spanish:alrededores, periferia, ...
- Portuguese:arredores, periferia, ...
- Chinese:周边地区, 郊区, ...
- Japanese:周辺, 周辺地域, ...
- Arabic:مُحيط, ضواحي, ...
- Hebrew:הַסְּבִיבָה הַקְּרוֹבָה, סְבִיבוֹת, ...
- Russian:окрестности, ...
- Ukrainian:околиці, передмістя, ...
- Hindi:परिवेश, आसपास का इलाका, ...
Definition of environ - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
surroundingsDated surrounding area or environment of a placeDated
- The city and its environs were bustling with activity.
2.
situation settingDated context or environment surrounding a situationDated
- The political environs influenced the decision-making process.
Verb
1.
surroundRare cover or enclose something completelyRare
- The fog environed the entire village.
2.
protectionRare be positioned around to protectRare
- The guards environed the queen during the parade.
Origin of environ
French, environ (surround)
Examples of environ in a sentence
Pollution affects the city's environs significantly. The cultural environs shaped their traditions. Economic environs can affect business growth. The dense forest environed the ancient castle. Mist environed the mountaintop, hiding it from view. The ancient castle was environed by a deep moat.
The soldiers environed the camp to ensure its safety.
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- French:environs, envelopper, ...
- German:Umgebung, umhüllen, ...
- Italian:dintorni, avvolgere, ...
- Spanish:alrededores, envolver, ...
- Portuguese:arredores, envolver, ...
- Chinese:周边地区, 包围, ...
- Japanese:周辺地域, 包む, ...
- Arabic:محيط, أَحَاطَ, ...
- Hebrew:סְבִיבָה, לְהַקִּיף, ...
- Russian:окрестности, окутывать, ...
- Ukrainian:околиці, оточувати, ...
- Hindi:परिवेश, घेरना, ...
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