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| − | ''' | + | '''NIMBY''' is an [[acronym]] for '''N'''ot '''I'''n '''M'''y '''B'''ack '''Y'''ard. It refers to people (generally liberals) who oppose placing a facility or development (often admittedly needed) near them. |
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Latest revision as of 22:35, May 5, 2026
NIMBY is an acronym for Not In My Back Yard. It refers to people (generally liberals) who oppose placing a facility or development (often admittedly needed) near them.
An example would be liberals calling for "more affordable housing", but opposing subsidized apartments in their neighborhood.