environs
ɪnˈvaɪrənz
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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.
neighborhood surroundings vicinity
2.
city outskirtsarea surrounding a city or town
  • The city's environs are filled with parks and gardens.
outskirts
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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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  1. French:environs, périphérie, ...
  2. German:Umgebung, Umland, ...
  3. Italian:dintorni, periferia, ...
  4. Spanish:alrededores, periferia, ...
  5. Portuguese:arredores, periferia, ...
  6. Chinese:周边地区, 郊区, ...
  7. Japanese:周辺, 周辺地域, ...
  8. Arabic:مُحيط, ضواحي, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַסְּבִיבָה הַקְּרוֹבָה, סְבִיבוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:окрестности, ...
  11. Ukrainian:околиці, передмістя, ...
  12. Hindi:परिवेश, आसपास का इलाका, ...
environ
ɛnˈvaɪərən

Definition of environ - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
surroundingsDatedsurrounding area or environment of a placeDated
  • The city and its environs were bustling with activity.
surroundings vicinity
2.
situation settingDatedcontext or environment surrounding a situationDated
  • The political environs influenced the decision-making process.
milieu surroundings

Verb

tr.
1.
surroundRarecover or enclose something completelyRare
  • The fog environed the entire village.
encircle envelop surround
2.
protectionRarebe positioned around to protectRare
  • The guards environed the queen during the parade.
encircle enclose surround
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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.

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  1. French:environs, envelopper, ...
  2. German:Umgebung, umhüllen, ...
  3. Italian:dintorni, avvolgere, ...
  4. Spanish:alrededores, envolver, ...
  5. Portuguese:arredores, envolver, ...
  6. Chinese:周边地区, 包围, ...
  7. Japanese:周辺地域, 包む, ...
  8. Arabic:محيط, أَحَاطَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:סְבִיבָה, לְהַקִּיף, ...
  10. Russian:окрестности, окутывать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:околиці, оточувати, ...
  12. Hindi:परिवेश, घेरना, ...

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