Nimby

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  • initialism. Not In My BackYard
  • noun. Someone who objects to the building of an undesirable structure in their neighborhood, especially in public policy debate.
  • adjective. Not wanting to have to deal with unpleasant or distasteful things near them.
  • Word Usage
    "Just like elsewhere, there is a vocal "nimby" (not in my back yard) feeling in some communities where people believe they will be the location for one of the eight planned power stations."
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