German word

Umweltschützer

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʊmˌvɛltˌʃʏt͡sɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounenvironmentalist

Example

Viele Umweltschützer protestieren gegen die neue Straße.

Many environmentalists are protesting against the new road.

Illustration for Umweltschützer (environmentalist)

More examples

Er arbeitet als Umweltschützer in einer NGO.

He works as an environmentalist at an NGO.

Core concept

A person organizing practical action to keep air, water, animals, and habitats from harm.

Common phrases

  • als Umweltschützer arbeiten

    work as an environmentalist

  • ein engagierter Umweltschützer

    a committed environmentalist

  • als Umweltschützer auftreten

    act as an environmentalist

Similar words

Umweltaktivist: A person who campaigns publicly for action on environmental problems.
Aktivist: A person who actively works for a social or political cause.
Naturschützer: A person who works to protect natural areas, wildlife, and ecosystems.
Klimaaktivist: A person who campaigns for action against climate change.

Definition in German

Eine Person, die Maßnahmen zum Schutz der Umwelt ergreift.

Word origin

The compound joins Umwelt, 'environment', and Schützer, 'protector', which is formed from schützen with the agent suffix -er.

Usage tips

  • Umweltschützer often refers to an individual activist, while Umweltschutz names the broader field or goal.

Other meanings

  • conservationistnoun
  • environmental advocatenoun

Opposites

  • Umweltverschmutzerenvironmental polluternoun
  • Umweltzerstörerenvironmental destroyernoun

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