Environmentalist


an expert on environmental problems.
any person who advocates or works to protect the air, water, animals, plants, and other natural resources from pollution or its effects.
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 (opposed to ).
Contemporary Examples

Humans aside, of course, there are other concerns for Lowe, who describes herself as “kind of” an environmentalist.
Meet the Anti-Pot Activists Abby Haglage January 30, 2014

In honor of Earth Day, environmentalist Bill McKibben picks his five favorite books about nature and conservation.
My Favorite Environmental Books Bill McKibben April 20, 2010

“The environmentalist wackos have put this notion up there that divorce contributes to global warming,” Limbaugh said.
Rush Limbaugh Mocks Al Gore’s Divorce The Daily Beast Video May 31, 2010

Aram Roston and Christine Pelisek on the environmentalist CEO, who is stepping back after the incident.
Commerce Secretary on Leave After Mystery Crash Aram Roston, Christine Pelisek June 11, 2012

Any advocate of nuclear power, Petit wrote, is likely an environmentalist.
Must-Read Longform Journalism on Nuclear Power The Daily Beast March 17, 2011

Meisel is an EMT, an environmentalist, and an urban revivalist.
Millennial males seek work-life balance too Ellen Kampinsky September 1, 2013

And before you can say “Fuck for Forest,” the “environmentalist” is taking her from behind as two topless women film him.
Meet the Germans Having Sex to Save the World Marlow Stern March 12, 2013

Ma Jun, a leading Chinese environmentalist, confirmed genuine changes appeared to be taking place.
China’s Chernobyl Cleans Up Its Act The Telegraph October 24, 2012

In your environmental chapter, you start off saying McCain forgot he was an environmentalist.
Scarborough to McCain: “I’m Sorry” Mark Salter June 8, 2009

An environmentalist group wants hurricanes and storm systems named after politicians who adamantly deny global warming exists.
Hurricane Marco Rubio: Name the Storms After Those Who Deny Global Warming Exists Miranda Green September 8, 2013

noun
an adherent of environmentalism
a person who is concerned with the maintenance of ecological balance and the conservation of the environment
a person concerned with issues that affect the environment, such as pollution

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