Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
environmentalist
noun
/ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəlɪst/
Definition
An environmentalist is a person who is concerned with or advocates for the protection of the environment.
Examples
- As an environmentalist, she organized community clean-up events.
- The environmentalist spoke passionately about climate change at the conference.
- Many environmentalists promote renewable energy sources to reduce pollution.
Meaning
The term refers to someone who actively works to protect the natural world and promote sustainability.
Synonyms
- Conservationist
- Ecologist
- Green activist