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🇮🇹Italian Source WordCode: IT

ambientalismo

Pronunciation / Transliteration: /am.bjan.taˈli.zmo/

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Environmentalism/ɪnˌvaɪ.rənˈmɛn.təl.ɪ.zəm/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #4520 frequency
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🇮🇹 Example Sentence in Italian:

"L'ambientalismo promuove pratiche di vita sostenibili."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A concern for the preservation, restoration, or improvement of the natural environment, especially as a movement aiming to control pollution and protect plant and animal wildlife.

    "Modern environmentalism emphasizes sustainable living and reducing carbon footprints to combat global climate change."
  2. 2

    The political and ethical philosophy that advocates for the sustainable management of natural resources and stewardship of the earth's ecosystems.

    "Her thesis explores how corporate policies can integrate environmentalism into daily business practices."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the English 'environment', originating from the Old French 'environner' (to surround), combined with the suffix '-ism'. It emerged in the mid-20th century to describe the political and ethical movement dedicated to protecting and improving the quality of the natural environment.

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