nimby
/ˈnɪmbi/
noun
- A person who opposes a new development or project in their local area, even if they might support it elsewhere.
- The proposed recycling plant faced strong opposition from local nimbies.
- She's a nimby who doesn't want any new housing built near her neighborhood.
- The town council was frustrated by the nimbies blocking the new school construction.
Antonyms
adjective
- Relating to or characteristic of someone who opposes local development.
- His nimby objections were based on concerns about traffic and noise.
- The group's nimby stance prevented the park from being built.
- The nimby attitude made it hard to find a location for the homeless shelter.