keskond
Keskond is an Estonian term describing the social and physical setting in which a person lives and acts. It refers to the milieu that shapes attitudes, opportunities, and behavior, and encompasses the networks, institutions, and cultural norms surrounding an individual or a group. The concept is commonly used in sociology, psychology, and education to analyze how surrounding conditions influence development and actions.
In practice, keskond includes family life, peer groups, schools and other educational institutions, workplaces, local communities,
Distinctions and usage: while keskkond in Estonian also means environment, it more often refers to natural