English–German

“environmentalist” in German

German

AlsoUmweltschützer

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈøːkoː/

Example

Viele Ökos sammelten Müll im Park.

Many environmentalists collected trash in the park.

Illustration for Öko (environmentalist)

How to say “environmentalist” in German

“Environmentalist” in German is Öko.

A nature-conscious person visible both in personal habits and in practical environmental action.

Full entry for Öko: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Öko

In der Öko-Szene wird über Plastikvermeidung diskutiert.

Plastic reduction is being discussed in the environmentalist scene.

Tips for using Öko

  • The label Öko can sound neutral or dismissive depending on context, while Umweltschützer is more neutral and specific.

Other German words for “environmentalist”

Viele Umweltschützer protestieren gegen die neue Straße.

Many environmentalists are protesting against the new road.

“environmentalist” in other languages