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Definition proximate in British English

proximate adjective

adjective
/ˈprɒksɪmət/
1

closest or most direct

Example

The proximate cause of the failure of the operation was a shortage of ammunition.

Example

Tibet is geographically proximate to the cultures of southern, western and central Asia.

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Definition proximate in British English