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| cli·mate [ klmət ] (plural cli·mates) |
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1. meteorology typical weather in region: the average weather or the regular variations in weather in a region over a period of years
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2. place with particular weather: a place with a particular type of weather
 I prefer a warm climate.
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3. indoor environment: the prevailing conditions or environment in an indoor setting such as an office
 a climate-controlled building
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4. situation: the situation or atmosphere that prevails at a particular time or place
 the exciting intellectual climate on campus
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| [14th century. Via late Latin< Greek klimat- "slope, region of the earth"] |