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nimby

/ˈnɪm.bi/

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noun

/ˈnɪm.bi/C1formalabbreviation
  • ruЧеловек, который выступает против размещения нового объекта или застройки в своем районе, но не обязательно возражает против его расположения в другом месте; происходит от аббревиатуры «не на моем заднем дворе».

A person who opposes the placement of a new development or facility in their own local area, while not necessarily objecting to it being located elsewhere; derived from the acronym 'not in my backyard'.

proper noun

  1. Local OpponentC1informal

    A person who opposes the construction of something in their own local area, but does not object to it being built elsewhere.

    ruМестный противник

    • The new housing project was blocked by a group of NIMBYs.
    • NIMBYs often protest against wind farms near their homes.
    • The council faced strong opposition from local NIMBYs.

    Antonymsadvocateproponentsupporter

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