Etymology

extractivist

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Today it means: 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. Full definition →

English extractive
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  1. Englishextract
  2. Englishextractive
  3. English todayextractivist

From extractive + -ist.

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