clime

Definition

A particular region defined by its weather or climate.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin clima, from Ancient Greek κλίμα (klíma, “(zone of) latitude”, literally “inclination”), from κλίνω (klínō, “to slope, incline”). See also climate.

Example Sentences

• "After working hard all of his life, Max retired to warmer climes in Florida."
• "Is this the Region, this the Soil, the Clime, Said then the lost Arch-Angel, this the seat That we must change for Heav'n, this mournful gloom For that celestial light?"
• "My ſoul turn from them, turn we to ſurvey / Where rougher climes a nobler race diſplay,"