Environmental
(adjective)
- Relating to or concerned with the protection or preservation of the natural environment.
- Relating to or concerned with the impact of human activity on the natural environment.
Origin:
Formed from the noun environment, with the addition of -al, indicating relating to or concerning.
Examples:
- Environmental issues such as pollution and climate change are becoming increasingly important.
- The company is committed to implementing environmental best practices.
- He works for an environmental non-profit organization.
- The car is designed to have a low environmental impact.
- Many countries are taking steps to address environmental concerns.