noun

climate

climate, atmosphere, mood

The country has a very hot climate.

The country has a very hot climate.

The company has a good working climate.

The company has a good working climate.

((a ...)) climate (weather) The country has a hot climate.

((the ...)) climate (atmosphere) The current political climate is tense.

Synonyms: weather, atmosphere, environment, mood

From Greek 'klima' meaning 'inclination', referring to the slope of the Earth towards the sun.

Think of 'climate change' for the weather meaning, and 'political climate' for the atmosphere meaning.

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