B1nounenvironmentsociety
US/ɪnˌvaɪ.rənˈmen.təl.ɪst/
UK/ɪnˌvaɪ.rənˈmen.təl.ɪst/
a person who works to protect nature and stop pollution
In context
Environmentalists protested outside the factory after the chemical leak.
She became an environmentalist after seeing the polluted river in her hometown.
Leading environmentalists warn that the forest could disappear within twenty years.
Words that go with environmentalist
adjective + noun
- leading environmentalistA leading environmentalist spoke at the climate conference.
- prominent environmentalistThe prominent environmentalist received an international prize.
- committed environmentalistHe is a committed environmentalist who cycles everywhere.
noun + noun
- environmentalist groupAn environmentalist group is fighting the new road.
- environmentalist movementThe environmentalist movement has grown fast in recent years.
- environmentalist campaignThe environmentalist campaign stopped the mine from opening.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She is an environment activist.Correct: She is an environmental activist.