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tree hugger
Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  tree hugger - derogatory term for environmentalists who support restrictions on the logging industry and the preservation of forestsderogation, disparagement, depreciation - a communication that belittles somebody or somethingconservationist, environmentalist - someone who works to protect the environment from destruction or pollution |
tree hugger
tree huggerAn environmentalist. This slangy expression dates from the late 1900s and alludes to those who support the protection of forests and oppose logging. It sometimes is used as a derogatory term by those who think such a person goes to unnecessary extremes. The term has been extended to other forms of environmentalism, such as limiting greenhouse gases. See also carbon footprint.See also: treeAcronymsSeetheatertree hugger
Words related to tree huggernoun derogatory term for environmentalists who support restrictions on the logging industry and the preservation of forestsRelated Words- derogation
- disparagement
- depreciation
- conservationist
- environmentalist
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