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rən, -ˈvaɪ verb (used with object)
to form a circle or ring round; surround; envelop: a house environed by pleasant grounds; to be environed by bad influences.
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plural noun
1.
the surrounding parts or districts, as of a city; outskirts; suburbs.
2.
surrounding objects; surroundings; environment.
3.
an area or space close by; vicinity.
Origin:
1655–65; < French (plural); replacing Middle English environ < Old French, noun use of environ around; see environ
1655–65; < French (plural); replacing Middle English environ < Old French, noun use of environ around; see environ
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environ (ɪnˈvaɪrən) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| (tr) to encircle or surround | |
| [C14: from Old French environner to surround, from environ around, from | |
| environs (ɪnˈvaɪrənz) | |
| —pl n | |
| a surrounding area or region, esp the suburbs or outskirts of a town or city; vicinity | |
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Word Origin & History
environs
1660s, from Fr. environs, pl. of O.Fr. environ "compass, circuit," from environ (adv.) "around," from en- "in" + viron "circle, circuit," from virer "to turn." Related: Environed.
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Example sentences
So to say it harms the environ and call for its ban is plain ignorant.
Environ mental impact statements may do no more, and are still worth the effort.
Feel better, breathe easier, and enjoy a more pleasant and healthy environ- ment.
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