macroenvironment

noun

The large-scale and long-term environment and conditions that affect an organism.

Opposite
microenvironment
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Meanings

nounmacroenvironment (plural macroenvironments)

plural macroenvironments

  1. biologyThe large-scale and long-term environment and conditions that affect an organism.
  2. Major external and uncontrollable factors that influence an organization's decision making, and affect its performance and strategies. These factors include the economic, demographics, legal, political, and social conditions, technological changes, and natural forces.

Synonyms & antonyms

antonym(s) of “biology”

Opposite
microenvironment

Origin

From macro- + environment.

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Cite this entry
APA

macroenvironment. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/macroenvironment

MLA

“macroenvironment.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/macroenvironment. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “macroenvironment,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/macroenvironment.

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