nimby (0 synonym found)

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Definition of nimby:

(n) : (usually derogatory) 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.
(n) : (uncountable) Opposition to something deemed harmful or unpleasant being located in one's own neighborhood.
(n) : (countable) Synonym of nimby.
(adj) : Synonym of nimby.

Definition of nimby:

(n) : (usually derogatory) 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.
(n) : (uncountable) Opposition to something deemed harmful or unpleasant being located in one's own neighborhood.
(n) : (countable) Synonym of nimby.
(adj) : Synonym of nimby.

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