Topic: METEOROLOGY
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| Date: | 1300-1400 |
| Language: | Old French |
| Origin: | climat, from Late Latin clima, from Greek klima 'angle, latitude, climate', from klinein 'to lean'; because the weather depends on the angle of the sun to the earth |
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cli‧mate W3
1 [uncountable and countable] the typical weather conditions in a particular area : Los Angeles' warm, dry climate
Los Angeles' warm, dry climate2 [countable] an area with particular weather conditions : These flowers will not grow in cold climates.
These flowers will not grow in cold climates.3 [countable usually singular] the general feeling or situation in a place at a particular time
political/economic/social etc climate Small businesses are finding it hard to survive in the present economic climate.
Small businesses are finding it hard to survive in the present economic climate.