tree hug·ger

tree hug·ger
/-ˈhʌgɚ/ noun, pl ⋯ -gers [count]
disapproving : someone who is regarded as foolish or annoying because of being too concerned about protecting trees, animals, and other parts of the natural world from pollution and other threats

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