environmentalist (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmentəlɪst/
Definition
A person who advocates for or works to protect the natural world and its ecosystems.
Examples
The environmentalist argued that the new development would destroy vital wildlife habitats.
She became an environmentalist after witnessing the effects of deforestation firsthand.
Many environmentalists believe that governments should invest more in renewable energy sources.
How to Use environmentalist
- environmentalist movement (collocation)
- The organized group of people who advocate for environmental protection. — "The environmentalist movement has grown significantly in recent decades."
- environmentalist group (collocation)
- An organization composed of environmentalists. — "The environmentalist group is lobbying for stricter regulations on industrial waste."
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