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Definition of ambience noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

ambience

noun
 
/ˈæmbiəns/
 
/ˈæmbiəns/
(also ambiance)
[singular]
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  1. the character and atmosphere of a place
    • the relaxed ambience of the city
    • low lighting for added ambience
    • The gentle colour scheme creates a relaxing ambience.
    • The new building is in keeping with the general ambience of the estate.
    Word Originlate 19th cent.: from ambient + -ence, or from French ambiance, from ambiant ‘surrounding’.
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