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tree hugger

/ˈtriː ˌhʌɡər/

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/ˈtriː ˌhʌɡər/B2informal
  • ruСлегка уничижительный или шутливый термин для активиста-эколога или человека, который яро стремится защищать природу и окружающую среду.

A mildly derogatory or humorous term for an environmental activist or someone who is strongly committed to protecting nature and the environment.

  1. Environmental activistB2informalamerican

    A person who is strongly committed to protecting the environment, often used humorously or critically.

    ruЭкоактивист

    • The tree huggers protested against the new highway construction.
    • He's a bit of a tree hugger, always recycling and saving energy.
    • Some people call her a tree hugger because she volunteers for green causes.