nimby
nimby BrE [ˈnɪmbi] NAmE [ˈnɪmbi] noun (pl. nimbies)(disapproving, humorous)
a person who claims to be in favour of a new development or project, but objects if it is too near their home and will disturb them in some way
•The nimbies were out in force against proposals for a high-speed rail link.
Word Origin:
[nimby] 1980s: acronym from not in my back yard.
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