Antienvironmentalist

/ˌæntiɛnvaɪrənˈmɛntəlɪst/ noun

Definition

A person who opposes environmentalism or environmental protection efforts.

Etymology

From antienvironmentalism + -ist (suffix for a person). This term names someone who advocates against environmental protection measures.

Kelly Says

An antienvironmentalist might argue that industrial development creates jobs and prosperity that poor communities desperately need, even if it comes with pollution—showing how positions can be complex beyond simple good-versus-evil narratives.

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