nimbyism
/ (ˈnɪmbɪˌɪzəm) /
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noun
the practice of objecting to something that will affect one or take place in one's locality
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Words nearby nimbyism
nimbo-, nimbostratus, nimbus, nimbus clouds, NIMBY, nimbyism, Nimeiry, Nîmes, NIMH, nimiety, niminy-piminy
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