Environment
climate
noun
Definition
The long-term pattern of weather in a region, or the global atmospheric system.
In a sentence
“Rising temperatures indicate a shift in the global climate system.”
Synonyms
weather patternsatmospheric conditions
Common collocations
- climate change
- climate crisis
- climate model
- climate policy
More from Environment
biodiversity
noun
The variety of plant and animal life in a particular habitat or on Earth.
ecosystem
noun
A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.
deforestation
noun
The clearing or removal of trees from a forest, typically for agriculture or industry.
conservation
noun
The protection and preservation of the natural environment, species, or resources.