Subclimate

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A local climate that makes up part of a larger climate.

    "Being one of the most southerly parts of the UK, the Isle of Wight has a milder subclimate than most other areas."

Example

More examples

"Being one of the most southerly parts of the UK, the Isle of Wight has a milder subclimate than most other areas."

Etymology

From sub- + climate.

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