26984 words

climate

8 definitions • 18 examples
1
the general weather conditions usually found in a particular place:

Examples:

a hot/dry/harsh climate
The Mediterranean climate is good for growing citrus fruits and grapes.
When we retire, we're going to move to a warmer climate.
2
the general development of a situation, or the situation, feelings, and opinions that exist at a particular time:

Examples:

the political/social climate
I don't think we should expand our business in the current economic climate.
Terrorism creates a climate of fear.
3
relating to climate change:

Examples:

The world's premier climate scientists report that global warming is already occurring.
He is an outspoken climate sceptic.
a climate summit
4
the general weather conditions usually found in a particular place:

Examples:

[ C ] My parents like the warm, dry climate of Arizona.
5

Examples:

There’s never been a climate of trust between labor and management in this industry.
6
the type of situation that exists at a particular time, including the feelings and opinions that are common:

Examples:

political/business/social climate Most companies favour a stable business climate over such inducements as capital-expenditure grants and tax holidays.
in the current climate I don't think we should expand our business in the current economic climate.
The organizational climate here is pleasant and non-threatening.
7
the general weather conditions usually found in a particular place:

Examples:

a tropical/mild/desert climate
climate system/conditions Carbon emissions are changing the world's climate system.
8
relating to climate change and attempts to deal with it:

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