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enviro

enviro

8.1
Relating to the environment and how to protect it
  • adjective
  • /ɪnˈvaɪroʊ/
  • UK
translation icon : ambiental
  • She works for an enviro group that organizes local clean-up events.

Examples

  • The company adopted an enviro policy to reduce waste and lower energy use in factories.

  • We need to adopt more enviro friendly practices!

  • Many young people are passionate about enviro causes and climate action.

  • The enviro movement is gaining momentum worldwide.

  • The company adopted an enviro policy to reduce waste and lower energy use in factories.

  • Many young people are passionate about enviro causes and climate action.

  • She works for an enviro group that organizes local clean-up events.

Synonyms

environmental
vsenviro
940 3.7

Relating to nature and the things that affect people, animals, or plants

is informal and used in casual speech about nature or green issues
ecological
vsenviro
  • Specialized
68 4.2

About how plants and animals live with their environment

is informal and used generally for nontechnical discussion about nature topics

Surface Forms

enviro positive

Etymology

Enviro is a short, informal form of environment, a word that comes from roots meaning 'around' or 'the things that surround' you. So an enviro policy or issue is one that cares for the world around us.