Clime

/klaɪm/ noun

Definition

A region or area, especially considered in terms of its climate or weather conditions.

Etymology

From Old English 'clim,' ultimately derived from Latin 'clima,' which came from Greek 'klima' meaning 'slope' or 'region,' referencing how ancients divided the world by latitude zones.

Kelly Says

The word 'clime' connects to 'climate' through the same Greek root—both refer to how ancient mapmakers sliced up Earth into bands based on how steeply the sun's rays hit!

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