Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

environmentalist

noun

/ɪnˌvaɪ.rənˈmen.tə.lɪst/

Definition

A person who is actively concerned with or advocates for the protection and preservation of the environment.

Examples

An environmentalist often participates in campaigns to reduce pollution.
Many environmentalists work to educate the public about climate change.
The community organized a meeting with local environmentalists to discuss conservation efforts.

Meaning

An environmentalist seeks to promote sustainable practices and policies that benefit the natural world, often opposing harmful practices that damage ecosystems.