harsh-climate-living
|harsh-cli-mate-liv-ing|
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/hɑrʃ ˈklaɪmət ˈlɪvɪŋ/
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/hɑːʃ ˈklaɪmət ˈlɪvɪŋ/
surviving in severe weather
Etymology
'harsh-climate-living' is a compound word formed from 'harsh,' 'climate,' and 'living,' each originating from Old English and Latin roots.
The term 'harsh-climate-living' evolved from the combination of 'harsh' (Old English 'harsc'), 'climate' (Latin 'clima'), and 'living' (Old English 'libban').
Initially, it referred to living in any challenging environment, but now it specifically denotes living in areas with severe weather conditions.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act or condition of living in an environment characterized by severe weather conditions.
The Inuit people have adapted to harsh-climate-living in the Arctic.
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Last updated: 2025/03/13 18:07