milieu

[mil-yoo, mil-yoo]

milieu Definition

  • 1a person's social environment
  • 2a setting or surroundings

Using milieu: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "milieu" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She grew up in a wealthy milieu.

  • Example

    The novel is set against a background of war and political turmoil.

  • Example

    The artist's work reflects the urban milieu in which he lived.

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    The restaurant offers a sophisticated dining milieu.

milieu Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with milieu

  • the cultural environment in which a person lives or operates

    Example

    The writer was influenced by the cultural milieu of her time.

  • the intellectual environment in which a person lives or operates

    Example

    The university provided an intellectual milieu for the exchange of ideas.

  • social milieu

    the social environment in which a person lives or operates

    Example

    The club was a meeting place for people from a similar social milieu.

Origins of milieu

from French 'milieu', meaning 'middle' or 'environment'

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Summary: milieu in Brief

'Milieu' [mil-yoo, mil-yoo] refers to a person's social environment or a setting/surroundings. It is often used to describe the cultural, intellectual, or social milieu of a person or group, as in 'The writer was influenced by the cultural milieu of her time.' 'Milieu' can also be used informally as 'scene' or 'vibe.'