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English noun: environs

1. environs (location) the area in which something exists or lives


SamplesThe country--the flat agricultural surround.


Synonymsenvironment, surround, surroundings


Broader (hypernym)geographic area, geographic region, geographical area, geographical region


Narrower (hyponym)ambiance, ambience, element, habitat, home ground, medium, melting pot, parts, scene, setting

2. environs (location) an outer adjacent area of any place


Synonymspurlieu


Broader (hypernym)geographic area, geographic region, geographical area, geographical region









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