environmentalist
environmentalist — noun
1. a person who takes action to prevent harm to the natural world, for example by c
a person who takes action to prevent harm to the natural world, for example by campaigning against pollution or protecting wildlife and forests.
Yuki joined a group of environmentalists who were planting trees along the riverbank.
collocation: group of environmentalists
Local environmentalists urged the city council to clean up the polluted lake.
plural noun as collective agent
The environmentalist spoke to students about why plastic waste harms ocean animals.
Many young environmentalists choose to study climate science at university.
Defne's mother is an environmentalist who works to save endangered forest animals.
- conservationist
focuses more on preserving natural resources and habitats, often through managed use
- ecologist
a scientist who studies the relationships between living things and their environment; not necessarily an advocate
- green activist
more political and campaign-focused; often implies participation in protests or lobbying
- polluter
a person or company that causes environmental damage
用法筆記
Often used as a broad label — anyone who actively works to protect the environment can be called an environmentalist, whether through activism, research, policy work, or personal lifestyle choices. A scientist who studies the environment without advocating for its protection is more accurately called an ecologist or environmental scientist.