The climate of a place is the general weather conditions that are typical of it.
...the hot and humid climate of Cyprus. [+ of]
Synonyms: weather, country, region, temperature More Synonyms of climate
2. countable noun
You can use climate to refer to the general atmosphere or situation somewhere.
The economic climate remains uncertain.
...the existing climate of violence and intimidation. [+ of]
A major change of political climate is not in prospect.
Synonyms: atmosphere, environment, spirit, surroundings More Synonyms of climate
climate in British English
(ˈklaɪmɪt)
noun
1.
the long-term prevalent weather conditions of an area, determined by latitude, position relative to oceans or continents, altitude, etc
2.
an area having a particular kind of climate
3.
a prevailing trend or current of feeling
the political climate
▶ USAGE Climatic is sometimes wrongly used where climactic is meant. Climatic is properly used to talk about things relating to climate; climactic is used to describe something which forms a climax
Derived forms
climatic (klaɪˈmætɪk), climatical (cliˈmatical) or climatal (ˈclimatal)
adjective
climatically (cliˈmatically)
adverb
Word origin
C14: from Late Latin clima, from Greek klima inclination, region; related to Greek klinein to lean
climate in American English
(ˈklaɪmət)
noun
1.
the prevailing or average weather conditions of a place, as determined by the temperature and meteorological changes over a period of years
2.
any prevailing conditions affecting life, activity, etc.
a favorable climate of opinion
3.
a region with certain prevailing weather conditions
to move to a warmer climate
Derived forms
climatic (cliˈmatic) (klaɪˈmætɪk)
adjective
climatically (cliˈmatically)
adverb
Word origin
ME climat < OFr < LL clima < Gr klima, region, zone < base of klinein, to slope (see incline): orig., slope of the earth from the equator toward the poles
Examples of 'climate' in a sentence
climate
What was more, his own brains could be picked as to the climate at the top.
Kippax, Frank THE SCAR (1991)
Usually he came only in mid-spring, sometimes very early summer, because he disliked the climate during other months.
Armstrong, Campbell MAMBO (1991)
Quotations
You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blowsBob DylanSubterranean Homesick Blues
In other languages
climate
British English: climate /ˈklaɪmɪt/ NOUN
The climate of a place is the general weather conditions that are typical of it.
The island has a hot and humid climate.
American English: climate
Arabic: مُناخ
Brazilian Portuguese: clima
Chinese: 气候
Croatian: klima
Czech: podnebí
Danish: klima
Dutch: klimaat
European Spanish: clima
Finnish: ilmasto
French: climat
German: Klima
Greek: κλίμα
Italian: clima
Japanese: 気候
Korean: 기후
Norwegian: klima
Polish: klimat
European Portuguese: clima
Romanian: climă
Russian: климат
Latin American Spanish: clima
Swedish: klimat
Thai: อากาศ
Turkish: iklim
Ukrainian: клімат
Vietnamese: khí hậu
All related terms of 'climate'
climate canary
a human being or other living organism whose lack of health indicates environmental problems , reminiscent of the way in which live canaries were once used to detect the presence of poisonous gas in coal mines
climate change
Climate change refers to changes in the earth’s climate, especially the gradual rise in temperature caused by high levels of carbon dioxide and other gases .
climate control
air conditioning in a building or vehicle
climate crisis
a situation of imminent environmental catastrophe brought about by climate change
climate migrant
a person who migrates from an area where the environment has been severely damaged by climate change
climate science
Climate science is the scientific study of weather conditions that exist in an area over a long period, and how and why they might change .
climate strike
a form of protest in which people absent themselves from education or work in order to join demonstrations demanding action to counter climate change
climate emergency
If there is a climate emergency , very serious danger and damage is likely because of climate change, and special action must be taken.
continental climate
a climate characterized by hot summers , cold winters , and little rainfall , typical of the interior of a continent
Mediterranean climate
a climate characterized by warm , dry summers and rainy winters
Chinese translation of 'climate'
climate
(ˈklaɪmɪt)
n
(c/u) (= weather) 气(氣)候 (qìhòu) (种(種), zhǒng)
(c)[of opinion etc]气(氣)候 (qìhòu)
1 (noun)
Definition
an area with a particular kind of climate
the hot and humid climate of Cyprus
Synonyms
weather
I don't like hot weather much.
country
This is some of the best walking country in the district.
region
a remote mountain region
temperature
clime
2 (noun)
Definition
a prevailing trend
A major change of political climate is unlikely.
Synonyms
atmosphere
The muted decor adds to the relaxed atmosphere.
environment
The children were brought up in completely different environments.
spirit
I appreciate the sounds, smells and the spirit of the place.
surroundings
tone
The tone of the letter was very friendly.
mood
First set the mood with some music.
trend
flavour
clothes with a nostalgic Forties flavour
feeling
a feeling of opulence and grandeur
tendency
temper
ambience
The overall ambience of the room is cosy.
vibes (slang)
Quotation
You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows [Bob Dylan – Subterranean Homesick Blues]
Additional synonyms
in the sense of ambience
Definition
the atmosphere of a place
The overall ambience of the room is cosy.
Synonyms
atmosphere,
feel,
setting,
air,
quality,
character,
spirit,
surroundings,
tone,
mood,
impression,
flavour,
temper,
tenor,
aura,
complexion,
vibes (slang),
vibrations (slang),
milieu
in the sense of country
Definition
the territory of a nation or state
This is some of the best walking country in the district.
Synonyms
territory,
part,
land,
region,
terrain
in the sense of environment
Definition
the surroundings in which a person, animal, or plant lives
The children were brought up in completely different environments.