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ecotage

[ ek-uh-tahzh, ee-kuh ]

noun

  1. sabotage aimed at polluters or destroyers of the natural environment.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of ecotage1

First recorded in 1970–75; eco- + (sabo)tage
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Example Sentences

Since support for environmental protection spans the political spectrum, polarization should not plague Earth Day unless fringe groups seize the occasion to sabotage a steel mill or stage other "ecotage" attacks on perceived corporate villains.

This week, in recognition of the pertinence of such antipollution tactics, the Eco-Commandos are being declared first-prize winners of a national "ecotage" contest.

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