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"Nimby" Definition

noun

Someone who objects to the building of an undesirable structure in their neighborhood, especially in public policy debate.
Source: Wiktionary
Opposition to the locating of something considered undesirable (as a prison or incinerator) in one's neighborhood.

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Not In My BackYard.
Source: Wiktionary

adjective

Not wanting to have to deal with unpleasant or distasteful things near them.
Source: Wiktionary

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