environmentalism
noun
en·vi·ron·men·tal·ism
in-ˌvī-rə(n)-ˈmen-tə-ˌli-zəm 
-ˌvī(-ə)r(n)-
1
: a political and social movement focused on the preservation, restoration, and improvement of the natural environment
I urge the community to renew our commitment to environmentalism by focusing on the defining issue of our generation: global warming.—
Dan Wolk
Dan WolkShe had embraced environmentalism as a college student, then worked with various NGOs to reduce China's air and water pollution …—Lin Yang
Lin YangHere in the heavy industry heartland of Colombia, environmentalism has old roots and has endured through decades of violence and intimidation.—Fatima Garcia Elena
Fatima Garcia Elena2
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: a theory that views environment rather than heredity as the important factor in the development and especially the cultural and intellectual development of an individual or group
… an extreme environmentalism developed in psychology and anthropology which minimized, if not denied altogether, any genetic contribution to the differences among human individuals.—Ernst Mayr
Ernst MayrExamples of environmentalism in a Sentence
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In a market that increasingly emphasizes flexibility, durability, and environmentalism, companies that make the shift from static offerings to products that grow will position themselves for success.
—Vijay Govindarajan,
tojin T. Eapen,
daniel J. Finkenstadt, Harvard Business Review, 14 Oct. 2024
And that kindness and generosity is what Kim believes underpins their environmentalism and conservationism.
—Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2024
The party focuses on environmentalism and progressive policies.
—Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
The themes running through the project include environmentalism, biodiversity, and sustainability, and provide an exciting opportunity for brands to partner with us to amplify their environmental initiatives.
—Afdhel Aziz, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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Vijay Govindarajan,
tojin T. Eapen,
daniel J. Finkenstadt, Harvard Business Review, 14 Oct. 2024
And that kindness and generosity is what Kim believes underpins their environmentalism and conservationism.
—Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2024
The party focuses on environmentalism and progressive policies.
—Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
The themes running through the project include environmentalism, biodiversity, and sustainability, and provide an exciting opportunity for brands to partner with us to amplify their environmental initiatives.
—Afdhel Aziz, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for environmentalism
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environmentalism
noun
en·vi·ron·men·tal·ism
-ˌvī-rən-ˈment-ᵊl-ˌi-zəm
-ˌvī(-ə)rn-
: the act or process of preserving, restoring, or improving the natural environment
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environmentalism
noun
en·vi·ron·men·tal·ism
-ˌvī-rən-ˈment-ᵊl-ˌiz-əm, -ˌvī(-ə)rn-
: a theory that views environment rather than heredity as the important factor in the development and especially the cultural and intellectual development of an individual or group
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