environmentally conscious — aware of and concerned about environmental issues and their impact
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: aware of and concerned about environmental issues and their impact
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmentəli ˈkɑːnʃəs/
Example Sentences
- My environmentally conscious roommate turns off the WiFi at night to 'save the polar bears' from electromagnetic waves.
- The environmentally conscious restaurant serves drinks in mason jars and charges extra for the 'authentic sustainability experience.'
- More companies are becoming environmentally conscious due to consumer demand for sustainable products.
environmentally conscious
ADJECTIVE[/ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmentəli ˈkɑːnʃəs/]
aware of and concerned about environmental issues and their impact
aware of and concerned about environmental issues and their impact
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Environment derives from French environ (surrounding, around) combined with the Latin suffix -mentum (state or condition), while conscious originates from Latin conscius (knowing together, aware), formed from con- (together) and scire (to know). The compound phrase 'environmentally conscious' emerged as a modern expression in the 1960s during the rise of environmental activism.
Breakdown
Environment: environ- (around, surrounding) + -ment (state, condition) + -ally (adverb suffix); Conscious: con- (together) + -scious (knowing, from Latin scire, to know).
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📝Examples
“My environmentally conscious roommate turns off the WiFi at night to 'save the polar bears' from electromagnetic waves.”
“The environmentally conscious restaurant serves drinks in mason jars and charges extra for the 'authentic sustainability experience.'”
“More companies are becoming environmentally conscious due to consumer demand for sustainable products.”
“Environmentally conscious travelers choose eco-friendly accommodations and transportation options.”
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