environmentalism

• Substantivo que designa a doutrina filosófica segundo a qual o meio ambiente tem mais importância que a hereditariedade na determinação do desenvolvimento intelectual, ou a atividade de proteção do meio ambiente contra a poluição ou a destruição.

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.

   Teoria ambiental

   • 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.

   Sinônimosempiricism

   Antônimosnativism

2. Protection of natureB2formal

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

   Proteção da natureza

   • 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.