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Greenpeace

Greenpeace (name) means an international environmental organisation known for direct-action campaigns. Example: “Greenpeace activists boarded the ship to protest deep-sea drilling.”

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An international environmental organisation known for direct-action campaigns.

"Greenpeace activists boarded the ship to protest deep-sea drilling."

How to use Greenpeace

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA well-known global environmental campaigning group.

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_____ activists boarded the ship to protest deep-sea drilling.

Etymology

From green (environmentalism) plus peace, reflecting its founding anti-nuclear and environmental protest roots.

Rhymes for Greenpeace

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Greenpeace” mean?

The word “Greenpeace” means an international environmental organisation known for direct-action campaigns. In plain terms, a well-known global environmental campaigning group.

How do you use “Greenpeace” in a sentence?

Here is “Greenpeace” used in a sentence: “Greenpeace activists boarded the ship to protest deep-sea drilling.”

What part of speech is “Greenpeace”?

“Greenpeace” is a name.

Is “Greenpeace” a common word?

“Greenpeace” is an uncommon word in modern English.