physical environment
Tangible world around
Physical environment refers to the tangible, material surroundings in which something exists or occurs—the actual space, objects, and conditions rather than social or psychological factors.
In ecology, it includes terrain, climate, and natural resources.
In workplace contexts, it means the building, lighting, noise levels, and equipment: The physical environment of the office was cramped and poorly lit.
Contrasts with virtual or digital environments.
- buildingsConstructed enclosed structures
- city skylineUrban rooftop profile
- concrete jungleDense cityscape, few parks
- landformsNatural geographic features
- natural landscapeUnaltered outdoor environment
rolling hills · ecosystems · infrastructure · climate · vegetation · mountains · resource management · land use · habitat restoration · urban planning · pollution · roads · ecological footprint · atmosphere · fresh air · wildlife · open spaces · green belt
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Isolated software execution space
spiritual realm · cyberspace · inner world · world of ideas · dreamscape
physical environmentinner life
One's private mental world
mental landscape · mental state · psychological state · mindscape · subjective experience
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Interpersonal surroundings and influences
virtual environment · cyberspace · virtual reality · virtual world · metaverse
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