ecological movement
[ɪ.koʊ.ˈlɑ.dʒɪ.kəl ˈmuːv.mənt]
nounpl: ecological movements
movimento ecológico
1. An organized social and political movement advocating for environmental protection, conservation, and sustainable practices
The ecological movement gained momentum in the 1960s and 1970s as people became more aware of environmental issues.
O movimento ecológico ganhou força nos anos 1960 e 1970 conforme as pessoas se tornaram mais conscientes das questões ambientais.
2. A collective effort by activists and organizations to promote environmental sustainability and combat pollution
The ecological movement successfully pressured the government to ban single-use plastics.
O movimento ecológico pressionou com sucesso o governo para banir plásticos de uso único.
3. A global social movement focused on protecting natural ecosystems and biodiversity
Young people are increasingly joining the ecological movement to fight climate change.
Jovens estão se unindo cada vez mais ao movimento ecológico para combater as mudanças climáticas.
The ecological movement has become increasingly prominent in both Brazil and the USA since the 1970s. In Brazil, it gained particular significance with environmental concerns related to the Amazon rainforest. In the USA, it emerged from counterculture movements and has evolved into mainstream political discourse. The term 'movimento ecológico' in Portuguese-speaking countries encompasses activism ranging from local conservation efforts to global climate action initiatives.
NYC Slang
eco-movement or green movement (informal usage among activists)
Related Idioms & Phrases
going green
environmental consciousness
for the sake of the planet
sustainability-driven change
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