nimbyism

British  

/ ˈnɪmbɪˌɪzəm /

noun

1. the practice of objecting to something that will affect one or take place in one's locality

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Example Sentences

Phil Walker, editor-in-chief of the Wisden Cricket Monthly, said the "demoralising" decision was "unfortunately another story of English nimbyism".

From BBC • Oct. 1, 2025

And the nimbyism that has helped hold back expansion appears to be dissipating.

From Washington Post • Jan. 7, 2023

Energy reporter Amy Harder reminds us that one of the lesser-discussed obstacles to a Green New Deal is good old-fashioned nimbyism: “A lot of people don’t like power lines being constructed right in their backyards.”

From Slate • Feb. 8, 2019

That is why it has created a Crow Patrol, with a mandate to enforce a kind of avian nimbyism.

From New York Times • Oct. 26, 2011

But the organisation is urging the government to ensure that its localism agenda and nimbyism does not hinder retailers from meeting national and European environmental targets.

From The Guardian • Sep. 17, 2010