1. (

• environment ,
• environs ,
• surroundings ,
• surround

) the area in which something exists or lives; "the country;

2. (

• environs ,
• purlieu

) an outer adjacent area of any place ;

1. (

• surround ,
• environ ,
• ring ,
• skirt ,
• border ,

) extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle; "The forest surrounds my property" ;