polluter
/ˈpɒlyutər/ · pol·yu·ter
noun
- A person, company, country, or other entity that causes pollution. The government has implemented regulations to prevent polluters from harming the environment.
- A substance or agent that causes pollution, such as a chemical or a type of waste. The polluter in the river was identified as a toxic chemical spill.
Did you know? The term 'polluter' gained widespread use in the 1970s, as environmental awareness and regulations increased in response to growing concerns about air and water pollution.