greenie
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- noun
- /ˈɡriːni/
- Slang
- That said, I am not a greenie in the sense that others want coal-fired power stations eradicated.
Examples
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As a committed greenie, she dedicates her weekends to cleaning up local parks and educating others about environmental issues.
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So there is no question that Evans was a dyed-in-the-wool greenie, and so was the US Embassy.
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Which, of course, is what the pro-nukers do and what many greenie hippy types do.
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I'd love to move elsewhere where people do respect the land and each other, but not into the "greenie," "global warming chicken little" mentality.
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So how do you expect the greenies out there to, you know, react to Trump's new energy policies?
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My brother is a real greenie, always advocating for recycling and reducing waste.
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At the climate march, several greenies spoke about the importance of protecting wildlife and natural habitats.
Synonyms
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A person who works to protect nature and prevent pollution
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A person who protects nature and animals from harm and pollution
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A person who wants to protect trees and nature, sometimes used as an insult
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A person who cares about protecting the environment
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A person who cares about protecting the environment or something that is green
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A person who cares about protecting the environment
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A person who cares very much about protecting the environment and changes their life for it, sometimes too much
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A person who plants many trees and encourages others to plant trees too
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A person who tries to stop people cutting down trees
Antonyms
How Green
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Etymology
The word greenie comes from green meaning 'the colour of nature' and the ending -ie that makes a name for a person. Because 'green' became linked to caring for the environment, a greenie is someone who strongly supports protecting nature.