eco-warrior

See also: ecowarrior

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

eco- +‎ warrior

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈiː.kəʊ ˌwɒ.ɹi.əɹ/

Noun

eco-warrior (plural eco-warriors)

  1. An environmentalist who places a greater emphasis upon taking practical action, rather than upon theoretical considerations, in order to advance an ecological ideology.

Usage notes
  • Often used ironically to refer to an environmentalist who is far less extreme in their actions.
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