English

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Etymology

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From environ +‎ -s.

Noun

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environs

  1. plural of environ: the environment, the surroundings.

Usage notes

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The singular form environ is now regarded as archaic; environment tends to be used in its place.

Verb

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environs

  1. third-person singular simple present indicative of environ

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɑ̃.vi.ʁɔ̃/
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Noun

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environs m pl (plural only)

  1. neighborhood (close proximity, particularly in reference to home)

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