NIMBY


Meaning of NIMBY in English

nim ‧ by /ˈnɪmbi/ BrE AmE noun ( plural nimbies ) [countable]

(not in my backyard) someone who does not want a particular activity or building near their home – used to show disapproval

—nimby adjective

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.