Synonyms for

Environmental

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

Definition

Relating to or concerned with the environment.

Synonyms & similar words

ecological green conservation environment-friendly sustainable natural earth-friendly eco-friendly recyclable clean green-friendly planet-friendly energy-efficient pollution-free renewable organic environmental-friendly biodegradable environmental-sensitive environmental-conscious

Synonyms by register

Formal

ecological natural biological terrestrial

Informal

green eco-friendly earthy

Literary

sylvan pastoral

Antonyms

unnatural artificial man-made synthetic industrial urban

Common collocations

  • environmental protection
  • environmental impact
  • environmental issues
  • environmental science
  • environmental damage
  • environmental policy
  • environmental crisis
  • environmental awareness

Word family

noun environment
adverb environmentally

Usage note

Often used in contexts related to nature, ecology, and conservation. Can sometimes be used broadly to refer to surroundings or conditions, but the ecological sense is most common.

Example sentences

  1. The environmental group is planting trees to help the planet.
  2. My family recycles to be more environmental.
  3. The government passed environmental laws to protect wildlife.
  4. My school is having an environmental awareness week.
  5. The company is trying to be more environmental by reducing waste.

Quotes

  • The environment is where we all meet; where all have a mutual interest; it is the one thing all of us share. - Lady Bird Johnson
  • The environment is everything that isn't me. - Albert Einstein
  • The environment is everything that surrounds us: the air we breathe, the water we drink, the roads we travel; but more than that, it's the sum total of our interaction with nature. - Khumoetsile Khumalo

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