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climate (WEATHER)  Hide phonetics
noun [C or U]
the general weather conditions usually found in a particular place:
a hot/dry/harsh climate
The Mediterranean climate is good for growing citrus fruits and grapes.
When we retire, we're going to move to a warmer climate (= an area where the climate is warmer).

climatic    Hide phonetics
adjective
Some parts of the world seem to be experiencing climatic changes (= changes in general weather conditions).

climatology    Hide phonetics
noun [U]
the scientific study of general weather conditions

(from Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary)