The difference between Environmentalist and Greenie

When used as nouns, environmentalist means one who holds the view that environment, rather than heredity or culture, is the primary factor in the development of an individual or group, whereas greenie means an environmentalist.

Environmentalist is also adjective with the meaning: of, or relating to environmentalism.

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  1. Environmentalist as a noun ([[medicine]], [[social sciences]]):

    One who holds the view that environment, rather than heredity or culture, is the primary factor in the development of an individual or group.

  2. Environmentalist as a noun:

    One who advocates for the protection of the biosphere from misuse from human activity through such measures as ecosystem protection, waste reduction and pollution prevention

  1. Environmentalist as an adjective:

    Of, or relating to environmentalism.

  1. Greenie as a noun (chiefly, Australia, New Zealand, slang, often, derogatory):

    An environmentalist; someone who shows concern for the environment.

  2. Greenie as a noun (Australia, by extension):

    A member of the Green Party.

  3. Greenie as a noun (US, Wyoming, derogatory, slang):

    A person from Colorado; after the color of the Colorado license plate.

  4. Greenie as a noun:

    An unripe fruit.

  5. Greenie as a noun (US, slang):

    A beginner, a novice.

  6. Greenie as a noun (US, slang):

    A small, green object or creature. A tablet of amphetamine.

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