"tree-hugging" meaning in English

See tree-hugging in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more tree-hugging [comparative], most tree-hugging [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} tree-hugging (comparative more tree-hugging, superlative most tree-hugging)
  1. (derogatory) Supporting of environment concerns such as combating pollution, deforestation, etc. Tags: derogatory Synonyms: lentil-weaving, yoghurt-knitting Related terms: tree-hugger
    Sense id: en-tree-hugging-en-adj-ZFyKt~Tp Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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