Neuter

Milieu

Meaning

  1. (literary, neuter, strong) atmosphere, ambiance, environment, setting (in general)
  2. (neuter, strong) a specific social environment or setting
  3. (especially, neuter, strong) underworld; demimonde; world of crime, drugs, and/or prostitution

Frequency

26k
Pronounced as (IPA)
/miˈli̯øː/
Etymology

In summary

19th century, from French milieu.

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