Meaning of the word environmental in English

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environmental

US /ɪnˌvaɪ.rəˈmen.t̬əl/
UK /ɪnˌvaɪ.rəˈmen.t̬əl/
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Adjective

1.

relating to the natural world and the impact of human activity on its condition

Example:
The company is committed to reducing its environmental footprint.
Climate change is a major environmental concern.
2.

relating to the circumstances, conditions, or influences that surround and affect an organism or group of organisms

Example:
The child's development was influenced by their environmental factors.
His behavior is a result of both genetic and environmental influences.
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