Environmentalism

Pronunciation: /ɛnˈvaɪrənˌmɛntəˌlɪzəm/

Environmentalism (noun)

  1. A belief that people should protect the natural world and reduce harm to air, water, land, and animals.
  2. A social and political movement that pushes laws and actions to limit pollution and manage natural resources responsibly.
  3. An ethical view that humans have duties to other living things and to future generations.

Examples

  • Environmentalism encourages people to protect nature.
  • Protect nature through environmentalism helps reduce pollution.