environs

Meanings

• noun

  The surroundings or environment of a place or person.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with environs
irons , mirtons , stirons

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Variants

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environs , environ , environed , environing

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'envirare', meaning 'to surround'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'environs' is often used in scientific research to describe the area surrounding a particular study site.

2. In medieval literature, the term 'environs' was used to describe the lands and territories surrounding a castle or fortress.

3. The term 'environs' is also used in urban planning to describe the areas surrounding a city or town.

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Related Concepts

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1. environment: The natural world, as a whole or in a particular geographical area, including all living and nonliving things and the interrelationships between them.

2. ecology: The scientific study of interactions among organisms and their environment.

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Culture

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In literature, 'environs' has been used to describe the setting or atmosphere of a story. In art, it can refer to the landscapes or scenery depicted. In music, it can be used to describe the ambiance or mood of a composition.

How to Memorize "environs"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scene with a beautiful landscape or setting. Visualize the details of the surroundings, such as trees, mountains, water, and animals.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'environs' with the word 'surroundings'. Think of the word 'surroundings' and visualize the environment or setting around a place or person.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'environs' with the word 'surroundings'. Remember the phrase 'Environs is surroundings' to help remember the definition.

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