climate
US /ˈklaɪ.mət/
UK /ˈklaɪ.mət/
1.
the long-term average weather conditions prevailing in an area
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The desert has a hot, dry climate.
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Changes in global climate are affecting sea levels.
2.
the prevailing tendency or spirit of public opinion, taste, or feeling
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The current political climate is very tense.
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There's a positive climate for investment in the region.