The atmosphere
Example: The atmosphere influences group behavior significantly
Definition
"The atmosphere" refers to the layer of gases surrounding a planet, especially Earth, that supports life and affects weather and climate. It can also describe the mood or feeling in a particular place or situation, as in influencing group behavior significantly.
Etymology
The term "the atmosphere" originates from the Greek words 'atmos,' meaning vapor or steam, and 'sphaira,' meaning sphere. It was first used in the 17th century to describe the gaseous envelope around Earth. Did you know? The word combines the idea of a 'vapor sphere' surrounding the planet.
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"The atmosphere" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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