éco-anxiété

/eko ɑ̃ksjɛte/
eco-anxiety

L'éco-anxiété est un phénomène croissant chez les jeunes.

Eco-anxiety is an increasing phenomenon among young people.


formal

A chronic fear of environmental doom, including worry about future catastrophic climate change and related issues.

Les jeunes générations souffrent souvent d'éco-anxiété face à l'urgence climatique.

Young generations often suffer from eco-anxiety in the face of climate urgency.

This term combines 'écologie' (ecology) and 'anxiété' (anxiety).

Collocations

souffrir d'éco-anxiététo suffer from eco-anxietygérer l'éco-anxiététo manage eco-anxiety

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Usage Context

This term is often used in psychological and environmental discussions.

Word Origin

From 'écologie' (ecology) + 'anxiété' (anxiety). Coined in the 21st century to describe modern environmental concerns.

Usage Notes

Common in discussions about mental health and climate change. Often used in formal and academic contexts.

Word Breakdown

éco
ecology
prefix
+
anxiété
anxiety
root
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