nimby
noun/ˈnɪmbi/
/ˈnɪmbi/
(plural nimbies)
(disapproving, humorous)- a person who claims to be in favour of a new development or project, but objects if it is too near their home and will affect them in some way
- The nimbies were out in force against proposals for a high-speed rail link.
Word Origin1980s: acronym from not in my back yard.
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