All environment synonyms

noun environment

• nature — has the X nature
• ecosystem — a system, or a group of interconnected elements, formed by the interaction of a community of organisms with their environment.
• earth — (often initial capital letter) the planet third in order from the sun, having an equatorial diameter of 7926 miles (12,755 km) and a polar diameter of 7900 miles (12,714 km), a mean distance from the sun of 92.9 million miles (149.6 million km), and a period of revolution of 365.26 days, and having one satellite.
• world — the earth or globe, considered as a planet.
• atmosphere — A planet's atmosphere is the layer of air or other gases around it.
• gaia — the ancient Greek goddess of the earth, mother of the Titans.
• biosphere — The biosphere is the part of the earth's surface and atmosphere where there are living things.
• ecosphere — Also called physiological atmosphere. the part of the atmosphere in which it is possible to breathe normally without aid: the portion of the troposphere from sea level to an altitude of about 13,000 feet (4000 meters).
• surroundings — something that surrounds.
• setting — the act or state of setting or the state of being set.
• situation — manner of being situated; location or position with reference to environment: The situation of the house allowed for a beautiful view.
• milieu — surroundings, especially of a social or cultural nature: a snobbish milieu.
• location — memory location
• climate — The climate of a place is the general weather conditions that are typical of it.
• habitat — the natural environment of an organism; place that is natural for the life and growth of an organism: a tropical habitat.
• status — the position of an individual in relation to another or others, especially in regard to social or professional standing.
• ambiance — the mood, character, quality, tone, atmosphere, etc., particularly of an environment or milieu: The restaurant had a delightful ambiance.
• aura — An aura is a quality or feeling that seems to surround a person or place or to come from them.
• backdrop — A backdrop is a large piece of cloth, often with scenery painted on it, that is hung at the back of a stage while a play is being performed.
• background — Your background is the kind of family you come from and the kind of education you have had. It can also refer to such things as your social and racial origins, your financial status, or the type of work experience that you have.
• circumstances — someone's financial situation
• conditions — external or existing circumstances
• context — The context of an idea or event is the general situation that relates to it, and which helps it to be understood.
• domain — the territory governed by a single ruler or government; realm.
• element — A part or aspect of something abstract, especially one that is essential or characteristic.
• encompassment — The act of surrounding, or the state of being surrounded.
• entourage — A group of people attending or surrounding an important person.
• hood — Hierarchical Object Oriented Design
• jungle — a novel (1906) by Upton Sinclair.
• locale — a place or locality, especially with reference to events or circumstances connected with it: to move to a warmer locale.
• medium — a middle state or condition; mean.
• neighbourhood — Standard spelling of neighborhood.
• neighborhood — the area or region around or near some place or thing; vicinity: the kids of the neighborhood; located in the neighborhood of Jackson and Vine streets.
• purlieus — purlieus, environs or neighborhood.
• scene — the place where some action or event occurs: He returned to the scene of the murder.
• scenery — the general appearance of a place; the aggregate of features that give character to a landscape.
• terrain — a tract of land, especially as considered with reference to its natural features, military advantages, etc.
• territory — any tract of land; region or district.
• turf — a layer of matted earth formed by grass and plant roots.
• zoo — Berkeley Yacc
• neck of the woods — the part of the body of an animal or human being that connects the head and the trunk.
• stomping ground — a habitual or favorite haunt.
• upbringing — the care and training of young children or a particular type of such care and training: His religious upbringing fitted him to be a missionary.