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ecotage

American  
[ek-uh-tahzh, ee-kuh‑] / ˈɛk əˌtɑʒ, ˈi kə‑ /

noun

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

Etymology

Origin of ecotage

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

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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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