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NIMBY

/ˈnɪmbi/ /ˌɛnˌaɪˌɛmˌbiːˈwaɪ/
abbreviation
  1. 1 NIMBY, kendi arka bahçemde istememci
  2. 2 genelde karşı olmadığı bir yapının kendi yakınına kurulmasına itiraz eden kişi

Definition (English)

  1. Opposition to development or projects in one's own neighborhood, even if accepted elsewhere.
  2. A person who objects to something being built near them, while not opposing it in general.

Example Sentences

  1. The NIMBY group protested the new shelter.
    NIMBY grubu yeni barınağa karşı çıktı.
  2. His attitude is classic NIMBY.
    Onun tavrı klasik 'kendi arka bahçemde istememci'dir.