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treechanger en · NOUN

Pronunciation

• (Australia) audio

Etymology

Blend of tree + seachanger.

Meanings

1. (Australia) A person who moves to a rural location.
   • Both seachangers and treechangers have become a common phenomena in the tropics as the southern boom drives housing prices higher and higher, enabling many, both self funded retirees and even younger folk to move north with expactation of a relaxed and idle lifestyle, far removed from the pace and pressures of city living. 2010, Adrian Walker, Diary of a Snake Whisperer, page 6:
   • A section of those born and working in the district are generally in favour of the green energy project and the income it may bring, while tree changers or retirees are opposed. 2021 October 23, Tom Plevey, “Reaping the wind turbines: The little town in the Great Dividing Range split by green energy plan”, in Katharine Viner, editor, The Guardian, London: Guardian News & Media, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 02 Dec 2021:

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