Developist

/dɪˈveləpɪst/ noun

Definition

A person who advocates for development, particularly economic development or urban expansion, or who specializes in developing projects or land.

Etymology

From develop + -ist (suffix indicating a person who does or advocates for something), emerging in 20th-century discourse about economics and planning.

Kelly Says

A 'developist' is a term you'll hear in urban planning debates—someone who prioritizes economic growth and building, which often puts them at odds with conservationists who value preserving natural areas!

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