0 the behaviour of someone who does not want something to be built or done near where they live, although it does need to be built or done somewhere:
Residents were accused of nimbyism when they tried to stop the new superstore development.
Nimbyism helps explain the shortage of new housing in the Southeast.
Planning delays and nimbyism mean that fewer, not more, houses are being built.
The mayor opposes the project, but rejects accusations of nimbyism directed at his city.
