Milieu

German (Berlin)

/miˈli̯øː/

noun
Definitions
  • social background, environment
  • atmosphere, ambiance
  • underworld; demimonde , world of prostitution

Etymology

Borrowed from French milieu.

Origin

French

milieu

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