The term "surrounding environment" refers to the area or conditions that are around a particular location, person, or thing. It includes all the physical and social aspects that might influence or interact with it. This could encompass natural elements like air, land, and water, as well as human-made structures and social dynamics.
The word "environment" comes from the French word "environnement," which is derived from the verb "environner," meaning "to surround." The root of the word can be traced back to the Latin "in-" meaning "in" and "virare," which means "to turn" (suggesting something that turns around).