monkey-wrencher
Definitions
An activist who sabotages operations perceived as harmful to the natural environment.
Examples
“Howie Wolke, an Earth First! founder and frequent monkey-wrencher, thought "conventional tactics" and "non-violent direct⟳ action" were worthwhile techniques for environmentalists.”
“In reality, says one of his closest friends and an active monkey wrencher who prefers anonymity, “Ed was reporting what he saw⟳ around him. Truth be told, monkey wrenching is not even controversial in many areas of the Southwest.[…]”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
See also
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