climate
noun [ S or U ]
uk/ˈklaɪmət/ usthe type of situation that exists at a particular time, including the feelings and opinions that are common:
political/business/social climate Most companies favour a stable business climate over such inducements as capital-expenditure grants and tax holidays.
in the current climate I don't think we should expand our business in the current economic climate.
The organizational climate here is pleasant and non-threatening.
ENVIRONMENT
the general weather conditions usually found in a particular place:
a tropical/mild/desert climate
climate system/conditions Carbon emissions are changing the world's climate system.
climate
adjective [ before noun ]
uk/ˈklaɪmət/ us ENVIRONMENT, POLITICS
relating to climate change and attempts to deal with it:
climate talks/negotiations
climate policy/strategy/treaty