environmentalist

noun
UK: /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmentəlɪst/
US: /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmentəlɪst/

  1. A person who is concerned about protecting the environment.

    1. The environmentalist spoke about saving trees, it was nice.
    2. As an environmentalist, she dedicates her time to reducing pollution and protecting wildlife.

  2. Someone who actively works to protect the environment from pollution or destruction.

    1. The environmentalist organized a protest to stop the factory.
    2. Many view her as an influential environmentalist, spearheading community initiatives to promote sustainability.

Synonyms

conservationist preservationist
environmentalist adjective

  1. Relating to or characteristic of environmentalists or environmentalism.

    1. The environmentalist policies are needed for our safety, believe me.
    2. The company adopted environmentalist practices to reduce its carbon footprint and appeal to consumers.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "environmentalist" in English means: A person who is concerned about protecting the environment., Someone who actively works to protect the environment from pollution or destruction..

The phonetic transcription of "environmentalist" is /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmentəlɪst/ in British English and /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmentəlɪst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "environmentalist": conservationist, preservationist.

Example usage of "environmentalist": "The environmentalist spoke about saving trees, it was nice.". More examples on the page.