tree-hugger

tree-hug·ger

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tree-huhg-er]
- /ˈtriˌhʌg ər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tree-huhg-er]
- /ˈtriˌhʌg ər/

Definition of tree-hugger word

noun tree-hugger an environmentalist, especially one concerned with preserving forests. 1

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Origin of tree-hugger

First appearance:

before 1985

One of the 1% newest English words

First recorded in 1985-90

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Parts of speech for Tree-hugger

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Tree-hugger

tree-hugger popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

Synonyms for tree-hugger

noun tree-hugger

ecologist — the branch of biology dealing with the relations and interactions between organisms and their environment, including other organisms.
greenie — Slang. an amphetamine pill, especially one that is green in color.
environmentalist — A person who is concerned with or advocates the protection of the environment.

All 4 Synonyms of tree-hugger