noun

climate

climate, atmosphere

The country has a tropical climate.

The country has a tropical climate.

The company has a competitive climate.

The company has a competitive climate.

((a/an)) ((adjective)) climate a type of weather pattern This region has a warm climate.

((the)) ((adjective)) climate the general atmosphere We need to change the political climate.

Synonyms: atmosphere, environment; Related: weather (short-term)

From Greek 'klima' meaning 'slope', referring to the slope of the Earth, which determines weather zones.

Remember that 'climate' is long-term, while 'weather' is short-term. The political 'climate' is the general feeling over time.

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