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surroundings

noun plural sur·round·ings \sə-ˈran-diŋz\

: the places, conditions, or objects that are around you

Full Definition of SURROUNDINGS

:  the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded :  environment
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First Known Use of SURROUNDINGS

1841
SURROUNDINGS Defined for Kids

surroundings

noun plural sur·round·ings \sə-ˈran-diŋz\

Definition of SURROUNDINGS for Kids

:  the circumstances, conditions, or things around an individual :  environment

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