Definition

The act of carrying out illegal actions to damage or disrupt activities that harm the environment, often done by activists.

Example

The group was accused of ecotage after they sabotaged the construction of a new highway to protect the local wildlife.

Conversation

Did you hear about the recent ecotage incidents in the news?

Yeah, it's crazy how far some people will go for the environment.

I wonder if it actually helps or just makes things worse.

That's a good point; it definitely raises awareness, but the methods are questionable.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ecotage is formed from "eco-" (from Greek "oikos", meaning house or environment) and "-tage" (from French "sabotage", meaning to damage or destroy). The term refers to the act of damaging or destroying property or resources in order to protect the environment.

Memory Tip

Think of 'eco-' as relating to the environment or 'house' and '-tage' as an act of destruction. This helps you remember that ecotage means to damage something to protect the environment.

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