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View usage for: (ɪnvaɪərənz) plural noun [with poss]The environs of a place consist of the area immediately surrounding it. [formal] ...the environs of Paris. [+ of] The town and its environs are inviting, with recreational attractions and art museums. More Synonyms of environs environs in British English (ɪnˈvaɪrənz) plural nouna surrounding area or region, esp the suburbs or outskirts of a town or city; vicinity environs in American English (ənˈvaɪrənz; ɪnvaɪərnz) plural noun1. the districts surrounding a town or city; suburbs or outskirts 2. surrounding area; vicinity Word origin ME enviroun (sing.) < OFr environ, orig. adv., around < en-, en- 1 + viron, a circuit < virer, to turn: see veer 1Examples of 'environs' in a sentenceenvirons Definition a surrounding area, esp. the outskirts of a city From the hill we had a fine view of the village and its environs. Synonyms surrounding area district suburbs neighbourhood precincts vicinity locality purlieus Additional synonymsDefinition the parts of a town or city that are furthest from the centre The house is on the outskirts of New York. Synonyms edge, borders, boundary, suburbs, fringe, perimeter, vicinity, periphery, suburbia, environs, purlieus, faubourgs Definition the area and environment around a person, place, or thing a peaceful holiday home in beautiful surroundings Synonyms environment, setting, background, location, neighbourhood, milieu, environs- environment
- environmental
- environmentalist
- environs
- envisage
- envision
- envoy
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