climate
gb/klˈaɪmɪt/ us/klˈaɪmɪt/
B1
English
~ 2700
éghajlat, légkör, hangulat
NOUN
B1
1
éghajlat
B1
Usage pattern:
the climate of [a place]
The climate in this part of the country is hot and humid.
Az ország ezen részén forró és párás az éghajlat.
Scientists are studying how the climate has changed over the past century.
A tudósok azt vizsgálják, hogyan változott az éghajlat az elmúlt évszázadban.
A desert climate has very little rainfall.
The city enjoys a mild climate year-round.
Global warming is affecting the Earth's climate.
Learner examples
The climate here is warm all year.
Itt egész évben meleg az éghajlat.
This country has a cold climate in winter.
Ennek az országnak télen hideg az éghajlata.
A dry climate means little rain.
The climate is different in the north and south.
We have a mild climate in spring.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'climate' with 'weather'. Weather refers to short-term conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns.
Meaning
Long-term weather patterns
Collocations
tropical climate
|dry climate
|harsh climate
|changing climate
|mild climate
Synonyms
weather patterns (More informal and less technical, often used in general conversation.)
Antonyms
microclimate (Refers to the climate of a very small or specific area, contrasting with regional or global climate.)
Themes
science
|environment
|geography
|weather
|nature
Definition
The usual weather in a place for many years.
The general weather conditions of a region over a long period of time, including temperature, rainfall, and winds.
NOUN
B2
2
Usage pattern:
the climate in [a group/place]
The political climate has become more tense in recent months.
Az utóbbi hónapokban feszültebbé vált a politikai légkör.
There is a climate of trust in this company.
Ebben a vállalatban bizalmi légkör uralkodik.
The social climate is changing rapidly due to new laws.
A climate of fear spread through the community after the attacks.
The business climate is favorable for startups right now.
Learner examples
The political climate is tense now.
Most feszült a politikai légkör.
We have a good climate in our office.
Jó a légkör az irodánkban.
A climate of fear is bad for work.
The business climate is not good this year.
The social climate is friendly here.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this figurative meaning with the literal weather-related meaning, especially when both could apply in context.
Meaning
General mood or atmosphere
Collocations
political climate
|social climate
|business climate
|climate of fear
|climate of trust
Synonyms
atmosphere (Often interchangeable, but 'atmosphere' can also refer to physical surroundings.)
Antonyms
discord (Represents conflict or lack of harmony, opposite of a positive or cooperative climate.)
Themes
emotions
|society
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The general feeling or mood among people in a place or group.
The general feeling, attitude, or atmosphere in a place, organization, or society.
Grammar
Dictionary form
climate
IPA
GB/klˈaɪmɪt/
US/klˈaɪmɪt/
Syllables & stress
cli - mate (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (cli)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: climate
- Plural: climates
Word family
Forms
climates
noun
Core family
climatic
adjective B2
Related words
acclimate
verb
acclimatize
verb C1
Advanced or less common
climatology
noun
climatologist
noun
climatological
adjective
Expressions
business climate
1/bˈɪznɪs klˈaɪmɪt/
fixed phrase
Economic conditions for business
The general situation for doing business in a place or at a time.
Examples
- The business climate is improving after the recession.
- High taxes have created an unfriendly business climate.
climate change
1/klˈaɪmɪt t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
technical
Long-term change in weather patterns
A slow change in the usual weather on Earth over many years.
Examples
- Climate change is one of the biggest challenges we face today.
- Scientists are studying the effects of climate change on wildlife.
climate of fear
1/klˈaɪmɪt əv fˈɪɹ/
fixed phrase
Atmosphere where people feel afraid
A general feeling among people that makes them afraid most of the time.
Examples
- The attacks created a climate of fear across the city.
- Under the dictator's rule, there was a constant climate of fear.
political climate
1/pəlˈɪtɪkəl klˈaɪmɪt/
fixed phrase
Overall political atmosphere
The general feeling and situation in politics at a certain time and place.
Examples
- The political climate before the election was very tense.
- A more open political climate allowed for free discussion.