environ

IPA: ɛnvˈaɪrʌn

(archaic except in the plural, formal, also figuratively) A surrounding area or place (especially of an urban settlement); an environment.

To encircle or surround (someone or something).
(often military) To encircle or surround (someone or something) so as to attack from all sides; to beset.
(heraldry, chiefly passive voice, obsolete) To encircle or surround (a heraldic element such as a charge or escutcheon (shield)).
To cover, enclose, or envelop (someone or something).
Followed by from: to hide or shield (someone or something).
(chiefly passive voice) Of a person: to be positioned or stationed around (someone or something) to attend to or protect them.
(figuratively) Of a situation or state of affairs, especially danger or trouble: to happen to and affect (someone or something).
(obsolete)
To amount to or encompass (a space).
To travel completely around (a place or thing); to circumnavigate.

Examples of "environ" in Sentences

The team conducted a detailed study to assess the impact of industrial waste on the surrounding environ
Community efforts aim to protect the natural environ from pollution and deforestation
She always chooses eco-friendly products to minimize her footprint on the environ
The artist drew inspiration from the beautiful, untouched environ of the national park
Understanding the dynamics of our environ is crucial for sustainable development