Part of Speech
noun
Definition
surroundings, especially of a social or cultural nature
Origin + Etymology
Mid 19th century; French
from mi ‘mid’ + lieu ‘place’
Synonyms
- environment
- background
- backdrop
- setting
- context
Example
The restaurant had a elegant milieu.
Usage Over Time
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