climate climate /ˈklaɪmɪt/

noun

1. () The weather in some location averaged over some long period of time  ( clime , climate )
   the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
    The dank climate of southern Wales
   the dank climate of southern Wales
    Plants from a cold clime travel best in winter
   plants from a cold clime travel best in winter
   
   
2. () The prevailing psychological state  ( climate , mood )
   the prevailing psychological state
    The climate of opinion
   the climate of opinion
    The national mood had changed radically since the last election
   the national mood had changed radically since the last election