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Definition of environs

environs

/ɪnˈvaɪ.rənz/
en · vi · rons
Plural:environs
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Adjective:environmental
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• noun

1

The surrounding area, districts, or suburbs of a city, town, or other geographical place.

Example

"The historical guidebook covers the architecture of Rome and its immediate environs."

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Word Nuance & Usage

As a noun, 'environs' is a pluralia tantum word, meaning it is used exclusively in the plural form and takes a plural verb when referring to surrounding districts.

• Nearby Words

environmentalism
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environmentally
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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 17th century from French 'environs', the plural of Old French 'environ' ('circuit, compass, surroundings'), derived from 'en-' ('in') and 'viron' ('a circle or circuit').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Environs. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/environs
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