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nimby

/ˈnɪm.bi/

Traducción: Persona que se opone a la instalación de un nuevo proyecto u obra en su vecindario, pero no necesariamente a que se ubique en otro lugar; proviene de la abreviatura «no en mi patio trasero».

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noun

/ˈnɪm.bi/C1formalabreviatura
  • esPersona que se opone a la instalación de un nuevo proyecto u obra en su vecindario, pero no necesariamente a que se ubique en otro lugar; proviene de la abreviatura «no en mi patio trasero».

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'.

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  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.

    esOpositor local a instalaciones

    • 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.

    Antónimosadvocateproponentsupporter

Formas
  • nimbys plural form
  • nimbys' possessive plural form
  • nimby's possessive singular form