en·vi·ron·ment 
/ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/ noun
plural en·vi·ron·ments /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/ noun 1 : the conditions that surround someone or something : the conditions and influences that affect the growth, health, progress, etc., of someone or something [count] ▪ He grew up in a loving environment. ▪ an informal office environment ▪ We're trying to create a better business/learning environment. ▪ These animals were raised in a controlled environment. ▪ Many plants are unable to survive in such a harsh/hostile environment. [noncount] ▪ Heredity and environment are both important. 2 the environment : the natural world
▪ Pollution is bad for the environment. ▪ protecting the (natural) environment
▪ Pollution is bad for the environment. ▪ protecting the (natural) environment
— en·vi·ron·men·tal /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntl̟/ adjective
▪ The chemical refinery explosion was an environmental disaster. ▪ environmental laws ▪ environmental protection
/ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntl̟/ adjective ▪ The chemical refinery explosion was an environmental disaster. ▪ environmental laws ▪ environmental protection
— en·vi·ron·men·tal·ly /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntl̟i/ adverb
▪ environmentally safe methods of waste disposal
/ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntl̟i/ adverb ▪ environmentally safe methods of waste disposal
