environmentalists
n. plural-onlyn. people who work to protect the natural world from pollution and damage. They often try to influence laws or change how companies treat the planet.
n. individuals who advocate for or work toward the protection and preservation of the natural environment. Often associated with political or social activism aimed at reducing human impact on ecosystems.
Environmentalists are protesting against the new coal mine.
Local environmentalists successfully lobbied the government to designate the wetlands as a protected nature reserve.
While some environmentalists focus on legislative reform, others prioritise direct action and grassroots education to foster sustainable living practices within urban communities.
The plural form of 'environmentalist'; takes a plural verb.