Definitions

Sorry, no definitions found. You may find more data at nimbyism.

Etymologies

Sorry, no etymologies found.

Support

Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word NIMBYism.

Examples

  • Rampant NIMBYism is reaching new heights, literally, as residents of rural Colorado rise up in opposition to a proposed modest increase in the number of low-level military training flights over the area.

    Sean Paige: Anti-Military Militancy Has Gotten Out of Hand Sean Paige 2010

  • All this to say, militant NIMBYism is definitely Tuesday Pet Peeve worthy.

    Archive: Oct 08 - Mar 09 Cath@VWXYNot? 2009

  • Rampant NIMBYism is reaching new heights, literally, as residents of rural Colorado rise up in opposition to a proposed modest increase in the number of low-level military training flights over the area.

    Sean Paige: Anti-Military Militancy Has Gotten Out of Hand Sean Paige 2010

  • Rampant NIMBYism is reaching new heights, literally, as residents of rural Colorado rise up in opposition to a proposed modest increase in the number of low-level military training flights.

    Sean Paige: Anti-Military Militancy Has Gotten Out of Hand Sean Paige 2010

  • NIMBYism is rampant in Vancouver, and it drives me nuts.

    Archive: Oct 08 - Mar 09 Cath@VWXYNot? 2009

  • Rampant NIMBYism is reaching new heights, literally, as residents of rural Colorado rise up in opposition to a proposed modest increase in the number of low-level military training flights.

    Sean Paige: Anti-Military Militancy Has Gotten Out of Hand Sean Paige 2010

  • The concept of "NIMBYism," not in my backyard, is the totality of the negative thoughts and fears of some housed people who think that their safety depends upon homeless people, as well as social service programs serving homeless people, not existing in their neighborhoods, their "backyards."

    Christine Schanes: Homelessness Myth #18: The Police Will Solve It Christine Schanes 2011

  • The concept of "NIMBYism," not in my backyard, is the totality of the negative thoughts and fears of some housed people who think that their safety depends upon homeless people, as well as social service programs serving homeless people, not existing in their neighborhoods, their "backyards."

    Christine Schanes: Homelessness Myth #18: The Police Will Solve It Christine Schanes 2011

  • The concept of "NIMBYism," not in my backyard, is the totality of the negative thoughts and fears of some housed people who think that their safety depends upon homeless people, as well as social service programs serving homeless people, not existing in their neighborhoods, their "backyards."

    Christine Schanes: Homelessness Myth #18: The Police Will Solve It Christine Schanes 2011

  • The concept of "NIMBYism," not in my backyard, is the totality of the negative thoughts and fears of some housed people who think that their safety depends upon homeless people, as well as social service programs serving homeless people, not existing in their neighborhoods, their "backyards."

    Christine Schanes: Homelessness Myth #18: The Police Will Solve It Christine Schanes 2011

Comments

Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.