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Climate

/ˈklaɪmɪt/

An area of the earth's surface between two parallels of latitude.

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📖 Definitions of "Climate"

noun

1
An area of the earth's surface between two parallels of latitude.
2
A region of the Earth.
3
The long-term manifestations of weather and other atmospheric conditions in a given area or country, now usually represented by the statistical summary of its weather conditions during a period long enough to ensure that representative values are obtained (generally 30 years).
4
The context in general of a particular political, moral etc. situation.
"Industries that require a lot of fossil fuels are unlikely to be popular in the current political climate."

verb

1
To dwell.

🔄 Synonyms of "Climate"

2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
moodnoun	A mental or emotional state, composure.
climenoun	A particular region defined by its weather or climate.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Climate"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
climenoun	A particular region defined by its weather or climate.
moodnoun	A mental or emotional state, composure.
meteorologicalnoun	Of or pertaining to meteorology.
weathernoun	The short term state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, including the temperature, relative humidity, cloud cover, precipitation, wind, etc.
climatologynoun	The science that deals with climates, and investigates their phenomena and causes.
atmospherenoun	The gases surrounding the Earth or any astronomical body.
precipitationnoun	(meteorology) Any or all of the forms of water particles, whether liquid or solid, that fall from the upper atmosphere (e.g., rain, hail, snow or sleet). It is a major class of hydrometeor, but it is distinguished from cloud, fog, dew, rime, frost, etc., in that it must fall. It is distinguished from cloud and virga in that it must reach the ground.
temperaturenoun	A measure of cold or heat, often measurable with a thermometer.
climatological	Of or pertaining to climatology.
climatic	Of, relating to, or influenced by climate.
seasonnoun	Each of the four divisions of a year: spring, summer, autumn (fall) and winter
airnoun	(uncountable) The substance constituting Earth's atmosphere: a gaseous mixture of nitrogen, oxygen, and various trace gases.
air-conditioningnoun	(UK) Alternative spelling of air conditioning. [The state of temperature and humidity produced by an air conditioner.]
heaternoun	A device that produces and radiates heat, typically to raise the temperature of a room or building.
landscapenoun	A portion of land or territory as defined by its landform, its geographical (and architectural) features.
dennoun	A comfortable room not used for formal entertaining.
ambiencenoun	Alternative spelling of ambiance. [A particular mood or atmosphere of an environment or surrounding influence.]
ambiancenoun	A particular mood or atmosphere of an environment or surrounding influence.
environmentnoun	The natural world or ecosystem.
warmingnoun	A small rise in temperature.