nimby.
Not in my backyard (in objection to an undesirable structure built locally).
Meaning & usage
Not in my backyard (in objection to an undesirable structure built locally).
Where this word comes from
Acronym of not in my back yard. More at NIMBY.
Someone who objects to the building of an undesirable structure in their neighborhood, especially in public policy debate.
Where this word comes from
Acronym of not in my back yard. More at NIMBY.
Not wanting to have to deal with unpleasant or distasteful things near them.
Their vote against measures to help refugees has been perceived by the socially conscious margin of society as a typically nimby attitude.
Where this word comes from
Acronym of not in my back yard. More at NIMBY.
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