noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The study of the effects of place on people. uncountable
2. 2
   the study of methods of improving human well-being and efficient functioning by improving environmental conditions wordnet
3. 3
   The study of improvement of human function when their environment improves. uncountable

Synonyms

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advanceadvancementameliorationamendmentascentbetterment

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