"monkey-wrencher" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: monkey-wrenchers [plural]
Etymology: From monkey wrench + -er, see monkeywrenching. Etymology templates: {{affix|en|monkey wrench|-er|id2=occupation}} monkey wrench + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} monkey-wrencher (plural monkey-wrenchers)
  1. (slang) An activist who sabotages operations perceived as harmful to the natural environment. Tags: slang Synonyms: monkey wrencher, monkeywrencher Related terms: monkeywrenching

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