ENVIRONMENTAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary environmental adjective uk / ɪnˌvaɪ.r ə nˈmen.t ə l / us / ɪnˌvaɪ.r ə nˈmen.t̬ ə l / B1 relating to the environment: People are becoming far more aware of environmental issues. More examples Media attention has shifted recently onto environmental issues. The government is facing pressure from environmental campaigners.