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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Kosovo's parliament has formally declared Obilic, sandwiched between two plants, an "environmentally endangered zone" because of persistent pollution.
From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 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
John Amos of Skytruth said that the oil visible on the surface may the "tip of the iceberg of the impact environmentally", as heavier components of the oil can sink to the seabed.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
I place samples of leaves and ground cover in petri dishes and spray my environmentally approved potion over each.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
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