Answer: environs

AnswerCrossword Clue
ENVIRONSSurroundings
ENVIRONSVicinity
ENVIRONSSuburbs.
ENVIRONSOutskirts of a town.
ENVIRONSNeighborhood
ENVIRONSSurrounding area
environsthe surrounding districts, as of a city
environsthe surrounding parts or districts, as of a city.
environsto form a circle or ring round; surround; envelop
environsENVIRON, to encircle (to form a circle around)