der Atomhysteriker
Translation
nuclear hysteric, anti-nuclear alarmist
Examples
Er wurde in der Presse als Atomhysteriker bezeichnet.
He was labelled a nuclear hysteric in the press.
Die Debatte wurde von sogenannten Atomhysterikern beeinflusst.
The debate was influenced by so-called nuclear hysterics.
Grammar Patterns
to be called ((sth.)) to be called (sth.) He was called an Atomhysteriker.
Similar Words
Panikmacher (panic-monger), Alarmist; Antonym: Atombefürworter (nuclear proponent)
Etymology
A compound of 'Atom' (atom) and 'Hysteriker' (a hysteric). A pejorative term for someone who is considered hysterically afraid of nuclear energy.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone getting 'hysterical' at the very mention of the word 'atom'.