environs

• Substantiv, das die umliegende Gegend oder das Gebiet um einen Ort bezeichnet, besonders die Umgebung oder das angrenzende Gelände eines Platzes.

A noun referring to the surrounding area or district, especially the outskirts or vicinity of a place.

1. Surrounding areaB2formal

   The area or region that surrounds a particular place, especially a town or city.

   Umgebung

   • The environs of the castle are covered in dense forest.
   • They explored the environs of the ancient city.
   • The hotel is located in the peaceful environs of the countryside.

   Synonymeneighborhoodperipheryvicinity

2. Adjacent regionB2formal

   The outer or neighboring areas adjacent to a specific location.

   Umgebung

   • The environs of the capital are heavily populated.
   • We took a walk in the environs of the village.
   • The park's environs include several small lakes.

   Synonymelocalityneighborhoodvicinity

• Etwas umgeben, umschließen oder umringen; einen Wall oder eine Barriere um etwas bilden.

To surround, encircle, or enclose; to form a barrier around.

1. Surround or EncircleC2formal

   To form a circle around something; to enclose or surround on all sides.

   umgeben oder einkreisen

   • The high walls environ the ancient castle.
   • Misty forests environ the quiet village.
   • A sense of mystery environed the old mansion.

   Synonymecirclecircumscribeencircleencloseencompassgirdgirdlehem inringsurround

   Antonymeexposeopenuncover