extractivist

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Characterised by seeking to extract as much of a high-demand resource as possible from a forested area in as short a time as possible.
noun
  1. Such a person or organisation.

Word forms

extractivist extractivists

Etymology

From extractive + -ist.

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