environmental

en-vi-ron-men-tal · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Relating to the natural world and the impact of human activity on it.

  2. 2.

    Relating to the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.

Phrases & expressions

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    environmental impact — the effect that an activity or project has on the environment
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    environmental protection — measures taken to preserve natural resources and prevent pollution
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    environmental awareness — understanding of environmental issues
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    environmental activist — a person who campaigns for environmental causes

Related words

Antonyms: harmful, polluting
See also: climate, ecology, environment, sustainable
Synonyms: eco-friendly, ecological, green

Etymology

From environment + -al (suffix forming adjectives). Environment comes from French environner ("to surround"), from environ ("around").