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environmentalist

 

[ ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəlɪst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

active in the protection of the natural environment

An environmentalist is a person who is concerned about the protection of the environment and takes actions to preserve and improve it. Environmentalists may work in various fields such as conservation, sustainability, and advocacy for environmental policies.

Synonyms

conservationist, ecologist, green activist

Examples of usage

  • Many environmentalists protested against the construction of the new highway through the national park.
  • The environmentalist gave a presentation on the importance of recycling to reduce waste.
Context #2 | Noun

believing in or supporting the protection of the environment

An environmentalist is someone who believes in the importance of protecting the natural world and supports efforts to reduce pollution, conserve resources, and combat climate change. Environmentalists often advocate for sustainable practices and policies to ensure a healthier planet for future generations.

Synonyms

nature lover, planet advocate, tree hugger

Examples of usage

  • The politician described himself as an environmentalist and promised to prioritize environmental issues in his campaign.
  • She became an environmentalist after witnessing the effects of deforestation in her community.

Translations

Translations of the word "environmentalist" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ambientalista

🇮🇳 पर्यावरणविद्

🇩🇪 Umweltschützer

🇮🇩 ahli lingkungan

🇺🇦 еколог

🇵🇱 ekolog

🇯🇵 環境保護主義者

🇫🇷 écologiste

🇪🇸 ambientalista

🇹🇷 çevreci

🇰🇷 환경운동가

🇸🇦 ناشط بيئي

🇨🇿 ekolog

🇸🇰 ekológ

🇨🇳 环境保护主义者

🇸🇮 okoljevarstvenik

🇮🇸 umhverfisverndarsinni

🇰🇿 эколог

🇬🇪 გარემოსდამცველი

🇦🇿 ekoloq

🇲🇽 ambientalista

Etymology

The term 'environmentalist' originated in the mid-20th century as a response to growing concerns about pollution, deforestation, and other environmental issues. Environmentalists have played a crucial role in raising awareness about the need to protect the planet and have been instrumental in advocating for policies to address climate change and biodiversity loss.

See also: environment, environmental, environmentalism, environments.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,707, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.