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environmentalist
Environmentalist (noun) means a person who actively works to protect the natural environment. Example: “The environmentalist campaigned against the new pipeline for years.”
noun
1
A person who actively works to protect the natural environment.
"The environmentalist campaigned against the new pipeline for years."
How to use environmentalist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who advocates for protecting nature and reducing pollution.
Common pairings
environmentalist group
a leading environmentalist
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Word forms
- Plural
- environmentalists
- Comparative
- more environmentalist
- Superlative
- most environmentalist
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Rhymes for environmentalist
realist
vocalist
idealist
finalist
loyalist
medalist
socialist
herbalist
mentalist
capitalist
journalist
specialist
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Frequently asked questions
What does “environmentalist” mean?
The word “environmentalist” means a person who actively works to protect the natural environment. In plain terms, someone who advocates for protecting nature and reducing pollution.
How do you use “environmentalist” in a sentence?
Here is “environmentalist” used in a sentence: “The environmentalist campaigned against the new pipeline for years.”
What part of speech is “environmentalist”?
“Environmentalist” is a noun.
What is the meaning of environmentalist?
"environmentalist" (noun) means a person who actively works to protect the natural environment.
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