climate

/ˈklaɪ.mɪt/

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Also seen as: climates

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The long-term manifestations of weather and other atmospheric conditions in a given area or country, now usually represented by the statistical summary of its weather conditions during a period long enough to ensure that representative values are obtained (generally 30 years).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Hiện tượng thời tiết và điều kiện khí quyển trong một khu vực hoặc quốc gia

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Noun

Examples

As fruits of hotter countries, transearthed in colder climates, have vigour enough in themselves to be fructuous according to their nature: but, that they are hindered by the chilling nips of the air, and the soil, wherein they are planted.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

The context in general of a particular political, moral, etc., situation.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Bối cảnh chung của một tình huống chính trị, đạo đức, v.v.

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Noun

Examples

Industries that require a lot of fossil fuels are unlikely to be popular in the current political climate.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “climate” mean?

The long-term manifestations of weather and other atmospheric conditions in a given area or country, now usually represented by the statistical summary of its weather conditions during a period long enough to ensure that representative values are obtained (generally 30 years).

Is “climate” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.