Climatethe usual weather conditions found in a region usually means the typical weather patterna repeated or regular arrangement of events or things of a place over a long period of time. It can also mean the general mood or atmospherethe feeling or mood surrounding a place or situation of a situation or public opinion.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈklaɪmət/
Easy pronunciation: KLYE-muht (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the first syllable.
Use this pronunciation for the noun meaning the usual weather in a place over many years.
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Climate Meaning
the usual weather in a place over many years
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the weather conditions of a place averaged over a long period of time
Example: The region has a mild climate with wet winters.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- clime — A literary or somewhat old-fashioned word for a region’s typical weather.
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Other Meanings of Climate
Meaning 2
the general mood or atmosphere of a situation
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the prevailing psychological state
Example: There was a tense climate in the meeting room.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- mood — Works when climate means the overall mood or atmosphere.
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Climate Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- clime
general mood or atmosphere
- mood
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes confuse climate with weather. Weather is short-term; climate is the long-term pattern.
- In the sense of mood or atmosphere, climate does not usually mean the actual weather.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does climate mean?
Climate usually means the long-term pattern of weather in a place. It can also mean the general mood or atmosphere of a situation.
What are the synonyms of climate?
For the weather meaning, a close synonym is clime. For the mood meaning, mood can work as a synonym.
Is climate the same as weather?
No. Weather is what conditions are like now or over a short time. Climate is the usual pattern over many years.
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