preservationist
noun
pres·er·va·tion·ist
ˌpre-zər-ˈvā-sh(ə-)nist 
: one who advocates preservation (as of a biological species or a historical landmark)
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But the new private terminal is winning their support, with the backing of historians and preservationists who have been fighting to maintain South Florida’s aviation legacy in a region known for tearing down buildings.
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Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
But experts warn that such losses could have lasting consequences for the region’s agricultural diversity, the very mission to which Veteto and a subculture of preservationists have devoted their lives.
—Lila Hempel-Edgers, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025
But after moving with her family into the historic house, Elsner became involved with helping preserve Wright's legacy − as well as other preservationist causes.
—Tom Daykin, jsonline.com, 31 Aug. 2025
That alarmed preservationists, led by Nickel Pate Arts, who raised $115,000 to move the house a half mile north to a 2-acre plot donated by Navient.
—John Tuohy, IndyStar, 14 Aug. 2025
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Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
But experts warn that such losses could have lasting consequences for the region’s agricultural diversity, the very mission to which Veteto and a subculture of preservationists have devoted their lives.
—Lila Hempel-Edgers, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025
But after moving with her family into the historic house, Elsner became involved with helping preserve Wright's legacy − as well as other preservationist causes.
—Tom Daykin, jsonline.com, 31 Aug. 2025
That alarmed preservationists, led by Nickel Pate Arts, who raised $115,000 to move the house a half mile north to a 2-acre plot donated by Navient.
—John Tuohy, IndyStar, 14 Aug. 2025
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“Preservationist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preservationist. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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