noun
- plural of milieu; the physical or social settings in which something occurs or develops
Usage: formal
Examples
- The artist thrived in the creative milieus of Paris and New York.
- Children from different social milieus often have varying educational opportunities.
- The novel explores the contrasting milieus of urban and rural life.
- Academic milieus can be quite competitive and demanding.
- She studied how cultural milieus influence language development.
- The company operates successfully in various business milieus worldwide.