antidevelopment
/ˌæntaɪdɪˈvɛləpmənt/
adjective
- Opposed to or designed to prevent development, especially economic or urban development.
- The antidevelopment group protested the new shopping mall.
- Her antidevelopment stance made her unpopular with local builders.
- The city council faced strong antidevelopment sentiment from residents.
noun
- The act or policy of opposing development, especially in a community or region.
- Many citizens support antidevelopment to preserve the rural landscape.
- The movement's antidevelopment is rooted in environmental concerns.
- Antidevelopment has become a major issue in the town elections.
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