What is Milieu in Characters and Viewpoint by Orson Scott Card?

"Milieu" is an umbrella term used by the author to describe the physical, cultural, emotional, and/or spiritual context in which a narrative unfolds. Another term for "milieu" might be "setting," but it is important to keep in mind that milieu, at least in the context of this book, refers to a broader scope of context than simply geographical/physical location.