environmentalist
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environmentalist
A person who actively works to protect the natural environment, that is, animals, plants, and their habitats.
Als Umweltschützer engagiert er sich gegen die Verschmutzung der Meere.
As an environmentalist, he campaigns against the pollution of the oceans.
'Umweltschützer' (environmentalist) is made up of 'Umwelt' (environment) and 'Schützer' (protector). A 'Schützer' is a person who protects something. Literally, it is therefore an 'environment protector'.
Viele Umweltschützer warnen vor den Folgen des Klimawandels.
Many environmentalists warn about the consequences of climate change.
The word belongs to the family of 'schützen' (to protect) and 'der Schutz' (protection). If you know these words, you can understand the meaning of 'Umweltschützer' (environmentalist) more easily.
Die Umweltschützer fordern einen besseren Schutz der Wälder.
The environmentalists are calling for better protection of the forests.
To describe the activities of environmentalists, verbs such as 'sich engagieren' (to get involved/campaign), 'fordern' (to demand/call for), 'kritisieren' (to criticize), or 'demonstrieren' (to demonstrate) are often used.
Die Umweltschützer engagieren sich für saubere Flüsse.
The environmentalists campaign for clean rivers.
animal rights activist
'Tierschützer' and 'Umweltschützer' both work for protection, and their topics can overlap. A 'Tierschützer' focuses especially on animals, how they are kept, their rights, and the fight against animal cruelty. An 'Umweltschützer' takes a broader view of the natural environment, including plants, habitats, climate, and nature. Learners may confuse the words because environmental protection often includes animals too. When the focus is on an individual animal or animal welfare, 'Tierschützer' is a better fit. When it is about nature and the environment as a whole, 'Umweltschützer' is a better fit.
Der Umweltschützer erklärt, warum der alte Wald erhalten bleiben soll.
The environmentalist explains why the old forest should be preserved.
Nach dem Bericht über das Tierheim sprach der Tierschützer mit der Stadt.
After the report about the animal shelter, the animal rights activist spoke with the city.