environs
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rənz, -ˈvaɪ 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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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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| —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
Call quality was impressive, and voices rang true even in noisy environs.
Such can be perpetrated in families and/or derelict social environs.
The four categories are buildings and their environs, public places, historic preservation and public art.
Elk are frequently seen in the town's environs, and visitors can hike, rock climb and kayak in the area.
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