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Need another word that means the same as “milieu”? Find 8 synonyms and 30 related words for “milieu” in this overview.

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Milieu as a Noun
Definitions of "Milieu" as a noun
Synonyms of "Milieu" as a noun (8 Words)
Usage Examples of "Milieu" as a noun
Associations of "Milieu" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Milieu” are: surroundings, environment, background, backdrop, setting, context, atmosphere, scene

Milieu as a Noun

Definitions of "Milieu" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “milieu” as a noun can have the following definitions:

The environmental condition.
A person's social environment.

Synonyms of "Milieu" as a noun (8 Words)

atmosphere	A unit of pressure: the pressure that will support a column of mercury 760 mm high at sea level and 0 degrees centigrade. There was great heat as the comet entered the atmosphere.
backdrop	A painted cloth hung at the back of a theatre stage as part of the scenery. The conference took place against a backdrop* of increasing diplomatic activity.*
background	Low-intensity radiation from radioisotopes present in the natural environment. The political and economic background.
context	Discourse that surrounds a language unit and helps to determine its interpretation. The historical context.
environment	The natural world, as a whole or in a particular geographical area, especially as affected by human activity. Survival in an often hostile environment.
scene	The pieces of scenery used in a play or opera. There had already been some scenes of violence.
setting	The place or type of surroundings where something is positioned or where an event takes place. You can t do that in a university setting.
surroundings	The environmental condition. I took up the time admiring my surroundings.

Usage Examples of "Milieu" as a noun

Gregory came from the same aristocratic milieu as Sidonius.

Associations of "Milieu" (30 Words)

backdrop	Lie behind or beyond; serve as a background to. The conference took place against a backdrop* of increasing diplomatic activity.*
background	Form a background to. He is a lawyer with a sports background.
circumstances	Your overall circumstances or condition in life including everything that happens to you. A victim of circumstances.
comfortable	More than adequate. Are you comfortable.
condition	Specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement make an express demand or provision in an agreement. The bridge is in an extremely dangerous condition.
conveniently	In a convenient manner. The switch was conveniently* located.*
cozy	Suggesting connivance. The small room was cozy* and intimate.*
cultural	Of or relating to the shared knowledge and values of a society. A cultural* festival.*
environ	Extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle. The stone circle was environed by an expanse of peat soil.
environment	The area in which something exists or lives. He longed for the comfortable environment* of his living room.*
expedience	The quality of being suited to the end in view.
liquefaction	The conversion of a solid or a gas into a liquid. Helium can be obtained from the liquefaction* of natural gas.*
national	A national newspaper as opposed to a local one. National elections.
niche	Place something in a niche or recess. The video game industry is no longer niche.
phenomenon	The object of a person’s perception. The band was a pop phenomenon* just for their sales figures alone.*
purlieu	A person’s usual haunts. They wished the purlieus to be completely free from the Forest law.
readjust	Adjust anew. After moving back to America he had to readjust.
relaxing	Reducing tension or anxiety. The warm water was very relaxing.
scene	The pieces of scenery used in a play or opera. He painted scenes from everyday life.
setting	A mounting consisting of a piece of metal (as in a ring or other jewelry) that holds a gem in place. A place setting* of sterling flatware.*
snug	A small, comfortable public room in a pub or inn. A snug* little sailboat.*
social	An informal social gathering especially one organized by the members of a particular club or group. The social* structure of Europe had become more fluid.*
socialism	Policy or practice based on the political and economic theory of socialism.
status	A posting on a social networking website that indicates a user’s current situation, state of mind, or opinion about something. I noticed that there were some interesting status* updates from some of my local friends.*
surrounding	All round a particular place or thing. The surrounding* countryside.*
surroundings	The area in which something exists or lives. I took up the time admiring my surroundings.
sylvan	Relating to or characteristic of wooded regions. A shady sylvan* glade.*
terms	The amount of money needed to purchase something. He got his new car on excellent terms.
unsanitary	Not sanitary. The unsanitary* conditions in the orphanage.*
workplace	A place where people work, such as an office or factory. Workplace nurseries.