polluters
/pɒlˈjuːtərz/ · pol·lu·ters
noun
- A person, organization, or entity that causes pollution, especially of the environment. The government imposed fines on polluters who failed to meet emissions standards.
- A substance or agent that causes pollution, especially of the environment. The polluters in the river were identified as a combination of industrial waste and agricultural runoff.
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Did you know? The term 'polluter pays principle' was first introduced in the 1970s as a concept in environmental law, where those responsible for pollution are held financially accountable for the damage caused.