climate · noun /ˈklaɪ.mɪt/
climate (WEATHER)
B1 C or U the weather conditions that an area usually has
Dictionary examples:
a hot/dry/cold/wet climate
The Mediterranean climate is good for growing citrus fruits and grapes.
Learner example:
The climate of Brazil is typically tropical so the weather is gorgeous. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Portuguese)
climate (SITUATION)
C2 C the situation, feelings, and opinions that exist at a particular time
Dictionary examples:
the political/social climate
Terrorism creates a climate of fear.
Learner example:
Hence the Narrator lives in a more peaceful period than Olivia's and only in this context could Olivia's experiences be regarded as more stimulating because they are inevitably involved with the unstable political climate. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Italian)
