noun
greenie
Greenie (noun) means an environmentalist, someone who shows concern for the environment; often aimed at environmental extremists.
noun
1
An environmentalist, someone who shows concern for the environment; often aimed at environmental extremists.
2
A member of the Australian Greens.
3
A person from Colorado; after the color of the Colorado license plate.
4
An unripe fruit.
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Etymology
From green + -ie. Environmentalist sense first attested in Australia in 1973, referring to trade unionists who supported green bans.
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What is the meaning of greenie?
"greenie" (noun) means an environmentalist, someone who shows concern for the environment; often aimed at environmental extremists.
What are the different meanings of greenie?
"greenie" has 3 main meanings: 1. An environmentalist, someone who shows concern for the environment; often aimed at environmental extremists; 2. A member of the Australian Greens; 3. A person from Colorado; after the color of the Colorado license plate.