Nimby

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  • initialism. Not In My BackYard
  • n. Someone who objects to the building of an undesirable structure in their neighborhood, especially in public policy debate.
  • adj. Not wanting to have to deal with unpleasant or distasteful things near them.
    • Word Usage
    "Just like elsewhere, there is a vocal "nimby" (not in my back yard) feeling in some communities where people believe they will be the location for one of the eight planned power stations."
    Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    contestant    dissident    dissenter    objector    protester   
    Cross Reference
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