Surrounding

/səˈraʊndɪŋ/ adjective

Definition

All the things, places, or people that are around something or someone; the environment or area near something.

Etymology

From the verb 'surround,' which comes from Old French 'suronder' (to overflow), from 'sur-' (over) and 'unde' (wave). It originally meant to flow around or encircle.

Kelly Says

Your surroundings literally shape your brain—research shows that people in nature-filled environments have better focus and creativity than those in bare rooms, which is why architects now call this 'biophilic design.'

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