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nimbyism Synonyms

Another word for nimbyism

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• noun (Context 1)

The practice or attitude of opposing the construction of new developments, infrastructure, or public facilities near one's own neighborhood, especially while supporting such projects elsewhere.

Usage Example

"The city council's plan to build affordable housing was delayed for years by persistent not-in-my-backyardism from wealthy homeowners."

Strongest
not-in-my-backyardism
Weak
parochialism

Opposites of nimbyism

The opposite of nimbyism shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

yimbyism
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• Nearby Words

nimbleness
nimbly
nimbus
nimbyism
nimrod
nincompoop
nine

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Nimbyism. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/nimbyism
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