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What is the noun for NIMBYs?

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NIMBY
  1. Opposition to locating in one's neighborhood industrial, commercial, or public facilities deemed noxious.
  2. Synonym of nimby
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  4. Examples:
    1. NIMBY is a noun that refers to someone who is opposed to local development in their backyard.”
NIMBYism
  1. Alternative form of nimbyism
  2. Examples:
    1. “But it is clear that no sensible urban policy can be made on the basis of Nimbyism.”
      “Although these concerns are legitimate, they are easily dismissed as Nimbyism from people who care little about global warming.”
      “Before I am accused of Nimbyism, I have to say that my objection to the proposal is mainly on safety grounds.”
NIMBYs
  1. plural of NIMBY
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  3. Examples:
    1. “When the Valley is willing to revisit majority rule instead of catering to a few irrational NIMBYs, it will get better transportation projects.”
      “Are we going to let the NIMBYs and naysayers continue to control the freeways and transportation in this city?”
      “Here again, the NIMBYs will try to derail any new dam project.”
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