environmentally
Americanadverb
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in a way that relates to the condition and care of the environment and natural world, especially as a habitat for humans and other organisms.
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in a way that relates to the physical or social surroundings, upbringing, etc., of an individual or group.
Example Sentences
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Bhutan, with its commitment to maintain forest across 60 percent of its territory and net-negative carbon emissions, offers potential lessons for more environmentally friendly practices, but is also facing challenges.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
Plans for the property have included resort bungalows and private estate villas, as well as environmentally focused features such as solar power.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026
"The pesticide concentrations we used were not lethal and were environmentally relevant to that seen in nature."
From Science Daily ● Aug. 22, 2026
They dedicated their business to raising pigs, and then cattle, in a humane and environmentally sound way.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
Although swidden does permit the forest to regrow, it is wildly inefficient and environmentally unsound.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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