NIMBYISM

What Does NIMBYISM Mean?

NIMBYISM means "Objection to Local Development." It is used to refer to the practice of objecting to local developments that are perceived to have the potential to have a negative impact on one's own life, while being in favor of such developments in other areas (i.e., being a NIMBY ("Not In My Back Yard")).

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meaning of NIMBYISM

"Objection to Local Development"

Summary of Key Points

"Objection to Local Development" is the most common definition for NIMBYISM on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
NIMBYISM
Definition:Objection to Local Development
Type:Word
Guessability:guessability level 2

2: Quite easy to guess

Typical Users:typical user
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