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Definition of
ambience noun
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
ambience
noun
(
also
ambiance
)
noun
NAmE
/
/
ˈæmbiəns
/
/
,
NAmE
/
/
ˈɑmbiˌɑns
/
/
[
singular
]
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the character and atmosphere of a place
the relaxed ambience of the city
low lighting for added ambience
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ambience
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ambi-
prefix
ambidextrous
adjective
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noun
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ambiguity
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