milieu — the physical or social setting in which something occurs or develops
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the physical or social setting in which something occurs or develops
Pronunciation (IPA): /mɪlˈjuː/
Korean meaning: 환경, 분위기, 주변 상황
Korean pronunciation: 밀**유**
Example Sentences
- The startup couldn't survive in the competitive tech milieu of Silicon Valley.
- She felt like a fish out of water in the academic milieu.
- The novel perfectly captures the milieu of 1920s Jazz Age America.
milieu
NOUN//mɪlˈjuː//
the physical or social setting in which something occurs or develops
A teenager adapts to the formal dining milieu with guidance
In this grand milieu, despite all the ado, comes his debut!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'milieu', derived from Old French combining 'mi' (middle) and 'lieu' (place). Both elements trace back to Latin: 'medius' (middle) and 'locus' (place).
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📝Examples
“The startup couldn't survive in the competitive tech milieu of Silicon Valley.”
“She felt like a fish out of water in the academic milieu.”
“The novel perfectly captures the milieu of 1920s Jazz Age America.”
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