🇮🇹Italian Source WordCode: IT

Dintorni

Pronunciation / Transliteration: dinˈtɔrni

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Environs/ɪnˈvaɪrənz/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇮🇹 Example Sentence in Italian:

"I dintorni della città sono affascinanti."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The surrounding area or district.

    "The quaint village is known for its beautiful environs, attracting many tourists each year."
  2. 2

    The environment or atmosphere surrounding a particular place.

    "The natural environs of the national park are home to diverse wildlife."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'environs' originates from the French term 'environ', meaning 'surroundings' or 'to encircle'. It entered the English language in the late 18th century, reflecting a shift in usage from a general sense of surrounding areas to a more specific reference to the areas surrounding a particular place.

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