clime

/klaɪm/

Definitions

1. noun

A region of the earth characterized by a particular climate or set of climatic conditions.

“The travelers had to acclimatize to the harsh clime of the desert.”

2. noun

A period of time or an era characterized by a particular type of culture, society, or politics.

“The clime of the 1920s was marked by great social change and cultural upheaval.”

3. verb

To move or change to a different climatic region or to adjust to a new climate.

“The birds will clime south for the winter to escape the cold.”

Synonyms

  • climate
  • era
  • region

Antonyms

  • stable
  • temperate