environmentalism

• Sustantivo que designa, por un lado, la doctrina filosófica según la cual el entorno influye más que la herencia en el desarrollo intelectual, y por otro, el movimiento o la actividad orientados a la protección del medio ambiente frente a la contaminación o la degradación.

A noun referring to the philosophical doctrine that environment is more important than heredity in determining intellectual growth, or the activity of protecting the environment from pollution or destruction.

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1. Philosophical doctrineC1formal

   The theory that a person's environment, rather than heredity, is the primary factor influencing intellectual and behavioral development.

   ambientalismo (doctrina filosófica)

   • The psychologist's research was rooted in environmentalism, emphasizing the role of upbringing.
   • Environmentalism in this context argues that education shapes the mind more than genetics.
   • The debate between heredity and environmentalism continues in developmental studies.

   Sinónimosempiricism

   Antónimosnativism

2. Protection of natureB2formal

   The practice or movement aimed at protecting the natural world from pollution, destruction, and other harmful human activities.

   ambientalismo (protección de la naturaleza)

   • Environmentalism has led to stricter regulations on industrial waste.
   • She dedicated her life to environmentalism, organizing clean-up drives.
   • The rise of environmentalism has increased public awareness about climate change.