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climate

cli·mate [ klmət ] (plural cli·mates)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. meteorology typical weather in region: the average weather or the regular variations in weather in a region over a period of years

2. place with particular weather: a place with a particular type of weather
I prefer a warm climate.

3. indoor environment: the prevailing conditions or environment in an indoor setting such as an office
a climate-controlled building

4. situation: the situation or atmosphere that prevails at a particular time or place
the exciting intellectual climate on campus

[14th century. Via late Latin< Greek klimat- "slope, region of the earth"]
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