n. The science that deals with climates, and investigates their phenomena and causes.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. The science which treats of climates and investigates their phenomena and causes.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. The science of climate; the study of the climatic conditions of different parts of the earth's surface, or of particular regions: nearly equivalent to meteorology, which is more commonly used.
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n. meteorology of climates and their phenomena
Word Usage
"Since I obtained my doctorate in climatology from the University of London, Queen Mary College, England my career has spanned two climate cycles."