How to Pronounce "environmentalist"
word
ɪnˌvaɪɹənˈmɛnəɫɪst/, /ɪnˌvaɪɹənˈmɛntəɫɪst
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ɛnvˌaɪɹənmˈɛntəlˌɪst
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Definition
An environmentalist is a person who is interested in or works to protect the environment from damage and pollution.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɪnˌvaɪɹənˈmɛnəɫɪst/, /ɪnˌvaɪɹənˈmɛntəɫɪst
British English
ɛnvˌaɪɹənmˈɛntəlˌɪst
Simplified Pronunciation
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UK
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Listen in Context
The environmentalist planted trees in the park.
My sister wants to be an environmentalist.
Many environmentalists fight against pollution.
She's a well-known environmentalist who speaks at conferences.