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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According to the editorial, baked, boiled, and mashed potatoes can fit into a healthy and environmentally sustainable diet because of their relatively low environmental impact and overall nutritional value.
From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026
That doesn’t make Amazon environmentally perfect, but it does remind us that the relevant comparison isn’t Amazon vs. nothing.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
Improving biodiversity and nature recovery is part of the district council's plan to make the area thrive economically, culturally, socially and environmentally.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
Capybara removals tend to be ineffective, Ibama, the environmental agency, wrote to me in an email, “since environmentally favorable areas are usually quickly reoccupied.”
From Slate • May 27, 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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