Meaning of Ecologist | Babel Free
iːˈkɒləd͡ʒɪstDefinitions
- A scholar of ecology.
- An environmentalist (one who advocates for the protection of the environment).
Equivalents
Examples
“Planting trees to combat climate change⟳ is a waste⟳ of time, according to a study⟳ by ecologists who say⟳ that most forests do not have⟳ any overall effect on global temperature, while those furthest from the equator could actually be making global warming worse.”
“Once ecologists have⟳ more thoroughly identified indoor species, they hope⟳ to come⟳ up with strategies to scientifically manage⟳ homes, by eliminating harmful taxa and fostering species beneficial to our health.”
“Ecologists say⟳ the months of intense and unprecedented fires will almost certainly push⟳ several species to extinction.”
“Protest⟳ actions of this type⟳ served to take⟳ debate⟳, and the Basque ecologists, onto the street and to encourage⟳ people to carry⟳ out principled actions such as the eco-sabotage at Itoiz.”
“Despite the accomplishments and the vision of radical ecologists, however, most of the world's power is presently concentrated in economic systems and political institutions that bring⟳ about environmental deterioration.”
“Second, throughout the 1970s, the party Executive guaranteed its support⟳ to numerous ecologists’ protest⟳ actions, and formed a number⟳ of broader umbrella organizations with ecology groups and smaller parties on the Left in order⟳ to facilitate communication, share⟳ ideas and strategies, and organize and promote⟳ common social initiatives on environmental matters.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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