climate change sceptic

noun · Collocation / phrase  C2
Plain meaning

a person who doubts accepted views about climate change

Exam-register meaning

In academic or exam writing, this is used to discuss a person who doubts accepted views about climate change in a more precise way.

In context
naturalThe article discussed climate change sceptic as a key issue.
examThe passage argues that climate change sceptic can affect policy decisions and public behaviour.
Common collocations
climate change sceptic argumentclimate change sceptic grouprespond to sceptics
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