# climate

/ˈkɫaɪmət/ (US) · /klˈaɪmət/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/climate
Updated: 2026-06-19

## Senses

### 2. general mood or situation

noun · CEFR B2

the general feeling, mood, or situation in a place or among a group of people.

For teachers: the prevailing trend of public opinion or the general social, political, or economic atmosphere.

- The current political climate makes it difficult for the two parties to agree.
- In the current economic climate, many small businesses are struggling to secure the loans they need for expansion.

### 3. a specific region

noun · CEFR C1 · Literary

a place or region that has a certain type of weather.

For teachers: a region or area characterized by a particular set of climatic conditions.

- They decided to move to a warmer climate to help with his health.
- The explorer spent years documenting the flora and fauna found only in these remote, tropical climates.

## Examples

- The Mediterranean has a warm, sunny climate.
- The company is struggling to survive in the current economic climate, forcing them to cut costs and delay new projects.
- While the region's harsh climate historically deterred large-scale agricultural development, recent advances in greenhouse technology have transformed the arid landscape into a surprisingly productive farming hub.

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