The difference between Environmentalist and Tree hugger

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 tree hugger means an environmental campaigner, especially one who aims to restrict logging.

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. Tree hugger as a noun (slang, pejorative):

    An environmental campaigner, especially one who aims to restrict logging.

  2. Tree hugger as a noun (slang):

    A hippie.

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