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10 Language-to-English DictionariesDintorni
Pronunciation / Transliteration: dinˈtɔrni
"I dintorni della città sono affascinanti."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The surrounding area or district.
"The quaint village is known for its beautiful environs, attracting many tourists each year." - 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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10 Global Lexicons: How "Environs" is said worldwide
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Environs
Transliteration: ãviʁɔ̃
"Les environs de la ville sont magnifiques."
Umgebung
Transliteration: ʊmˈɡeːbʊŋ
"Die Umgebung des Dorfes ist sehr malerisch."
Dintorni
Transliteration: dinˈtɔrni
"I dintorni della città sono affascinanti."
Alrededores
Transliteration: alreðeˈɾoðeɾes
"Los alrededores del parque son tranquilos."
Arredores
Transliteration: aʁeˈdoɾes
"Os arredores da cidade são bonitos."
आसपास
Transliteration: āspās
"शहर के आसपास का क्षेत्र बहुत सुंदर है।"
周围
Transliteration: zhōuwéi
"城市周围的环境非常美丽。"
주변
Transliteration: jubyeon
"도시 주변의 경치가 아름답습니다."
周辺
Transliteration: しゅうへん
"都市の周辺はとても美しいです。"
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