éco-anxiété
/eko ɑ̃ksjɛte/noun★Intermediate
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.
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This term combines 'écologie' (ecology) and 'anxiété' (anxiety).
Collocations
souffrir d'éco-anxiététo suffer from eco-anxietygérer l'éco-anxiététo manage eco-anxiety
Synonyms
Related Phrases
éco-anxiétéphrase
eco-anxiety
💡Pro Tip
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
prefixanxiété
anxiety
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