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Definition of environmental adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

environmental

adjective
 OPAL WOPAL S
 
/ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmentl/
 
/ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmentl/
[usually before noun]
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  1.  
     connected with the natural conditions in which people, animals and plants live; connected with the environment
    • the environmental impact of pollution
    • Their main objective is to promote environmental protection.
    • environmental issues/problems/concerns
    • an environmental group/movement (= that aims to improve or protect the natural environment)
    • environmental degradation/damage
    Extra Examples
    • We are seeing ever increasing levels of environmental degradation.
    • Environmental activists are hosting a talk on the consequences of offshore oil development.
    • The goal of this study is to identify key environmental changes resulting from urbanization.
    • The environmental benefits are particularly important for the UK.
    Topics The environmentb1
  2.  
     connected with the conditions that affect the behaviour and development of somebody/something
    • the environmental factors that affect insect development
    • The responses of animals to changing environmental conditions are a central issue in ecology.
    • She is the director of environmental health at the council.
    see also Environmental Health Officer
    Extra Examples
    • The proposed development would be subject to an environmental assessment.
    • New environmental regulations present additional challenges for farmers.
    • Companies will need time to meet new environmental standards.
    • environmental influences on child development
See environmental in the Oxford Advanced American DictionarySee environmental in the Oxford Learner's Dictionary of Academic English
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