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environmentalist

[en-vahy-ruhn-men-tl-ist, -vahy-ern-]

noun

  1. an expert on environmental problems.

  2. any person who advocates or works to protect the air, water, animals, plants, and other natural resources from pollution or its effects.

  3. a person who believes that differences between individuals or groups, especially in moral and intellectual attributes, are predominantly determined by environmental factors, as surroundings, upbringing, or experience (hereditarian ).



environmentalist

/ ɪˌɪəˈɛԳəɪ /

noun

  1. an adherent of environmentalism

  2. a person who is concerned with the maintenance of ecological balance and the conservation of the environment

  3. a person concerned with issues that affect the environment, such as pollution

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Other Word Forms

  • environmentalism noun
  • antienvironmentalist noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of environmentalist1

First recorded in 1915–20; environmental ( def. ) + -ist
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Even if enough countries sign there are concerns from environmentalists, including Sir David Attenborough, that there is nothing explicit in the Treaty to ban bottom trawling in these MPAs.

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In Monaco on Sunday, the Prince was speaking to an audience of environmentalists, scientists and investors – many of whom have travelled there with a view to financing ocean protection projects.

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The former England star has become an enthusiastic environmentalist, taking on the role of ambassador for the King's Foundation, which promotes traditional crafts.

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Organized labor learned to use the law to its advantage and became one of its most ardent supporters, alongside environmentalists — major constituencies within Democratic politics in the state.

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He said procedural law has given judges and environmentalists too much authority to hinder or prevent development, he said.

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