Synonyms for

Environment

Verb / ɪˈnvaɪrʌnmʌnt / Another word for environment — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The environment is the natural world around us, including the air, water, land, plants, and animals.

Synonyms & similar words

surroundings environs surround nature surroundings habitat ecology biosphere milieu setting context atmosphere climate conditions circumstances surrounds surrounding locale environs sphere world realm territory

Synonyms by register

Formal

surroundings milieu setting ecosystem

Informal

scene area neighborhood place

Literary

clime ether ambiance

Antonyms

artificiality unnaturalness man-made cultivation civilization

Common collocations

  • natural environment
  • working environment
  • learning environment
  • social environment
  • hostile environment
  • environmental protection
  • environmental impact
  • environmental issues

Word family

noun environment
adjective environmental

Usage note

Often used to refer to the natural world, but can also describe the social or physical conditions of a place or situation. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. The environment is important to take care of so that animals and plants can live in a healthy place.
  2. We can help the environment by recycling and using less water.
  3. The environment can be affected by pollution and climate change.
  4. Some animals live in a desert environment, while others live in a forest environment.
  5. The environment provides us with clean air and water to breathe and drink.

Quotes

  • The environment is where we all meet; where we all have a mutual interest; it is the one thing all of us share. - Lady Bird Johnson
  • The environment and the economy are really two sides of the same coin. If we cannot sustain the environment, we cannot sustain ourselves. - Wangari Maathai
  • We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children. - Native American Proverb

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