Thunbergian

Adjective

Thunbergian (comparative more Thunbergian, superlative most Thunbergian)

1. Of or relating to Carl Peter Thunberg (1743–1828), Swedish naturalist who collected and described many plants and animals new to European science.
2. Of or relating to Greta Thunberg (b. 2003), Swedish environmental activist who is known for challenging world leaders to take immediate action for climate change mitigation.
   • When asked if she’ll meet with President Donald Trump, she gave a predictably Thunbergian response: “Why should I waste time talking to him when he, of course, is not going to listen to me?”2019 August 16, Michael Fraiman, “Greta Thunberg: A message in a racing yacht”, in Maclean’s, archived from the original on 16 Aug 2019
   • At present, with China allowed to self-identify as a “developing” nation it can continue merrily to grow its emissions, while tapping into the UN Climate fund to which Australia has contributed almost $200 million. That’s an outrage actually worthy of Thunbergian meltdown.2019 September 27, Miranda Devine, “Miranda Devine: Charges should be laid over the abuse of Greta Thunberg”, in The Daily Telegraph, archived from the original on 11 Jan 2023

   Synonyms:

   Greta Thunbergian