environment
//ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt//
Noun
environmentSingular
environmentsPlural
1
The natural world, including the air, water, land, plants, and animals, especially as affected by human activity.
We need to protect the environment for future generations.
2
The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.
Children need a safe and stable environment to grow up in.
3
The overall structure within which a user, computer, or program operates.
The software runs in a Windows environment.