nimby

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Definition

Noun: A person who opposes the construction or establishment of a new development (such as a prison, homeless shelter, or wind farm) in their own local area, while not necessarily opposing such developments in principle or in other locations. The term is an acronym for "not in my backyard."

Usage

The term is typically used in discussions about urban planning, public policy, and community opposition to local projects. It often carries a critical or pejorative connotation, suggesting that the person's objection is based on self-interest rather than broader societal or principled concerns.

Examples
  • The proposed construction of the new recycling plant was blocked by nimbys who were concerned about traffic and noise.
  • While she supports affordable housing in theory, her fierce opposition to the new apartment building in her suburb led her neighbors to label her a nimby.
  • The politician accused the community group of having a nimby attitude that was preventing necessary infrastructure improvements.
Advanced Usage
  • NIMBYism (noun): The practice or attitude of objecting to unwanted developments in one's own locality.
    • The project failed due to widespread NIMBYism in the surrounding towns.
Variants and Related Words
  • NIMBY (adjective): Used to describe the attitude or opposition itself.
    • They faced strong NIMBY sentiment from local residents.
  • YIMBY (noun): An acronym for "yes in my backyard"; a person who actively supports new developments, especially affordable housing, in their own neighborhood.
    • A coalition of YIMBYs advocated for the new high-density housing project.
Synonyms
  • Local opponent
  • Protester (in this specific context)
  • Objector (in this specific context)
Notes on Meaning

The term specifically implies a contradiction or hypocrisy: the person accepts the need for a facility or development but rejects the local consequences of hosting it. It is not used for someone who opposes a project on universal, principled grounds (e.g., opposing all prisons).

Noun
  1. someone who objects to siting something in their own neighborhood but does not object to it being sited elsewhere; an acronym for not in my backyard

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