"PIBBY" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: Acronym of place in Blacks' back yard, modeled after NIMBY. Coined by Robert Bullard. Etymology templates: {{acronym of|en|place in Blacks' back yard|nodot=1}} Acronym of place in Blacks' back yard Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} PIBBY (uncountable)
  1. (urban studies) The practice of zoning dangerous or hazardous facilities, such as incinerators, landfills, and dumps, in predominantly Black neighborhoods. Wikipedia link: Robert Bullard Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Urban studies
    Sense id: en-PIBBY-en-noun-vu1x47Z- Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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