What does "greenpeace" mean?

An international, direct-action environmental organization.

Greenpeace

Common synonyms include: activist symbol, brand name, eco advocacy group, environmental ngo, environmental nonprofit.

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An international, direct-action environmental organization.
"One particularly exciting sequence shows how members of Greenpeace, a Canadian conservation group, defend whales fleeing from a huge Soviet whaler."

"Greenpeace is fighting an uphill battle to save the environment."

From green + peace.